Continuing Education Part-Time IT/Cybersecurity Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Beaver, in collaboration with Penn State Shenango’s Continuing Education Department, is seeking Part-Time IT and Cybersecurity Instructors to teach in the following program areas:

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

• CompTIA Network+

• CompTIA Security+

The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering effective instruction aligned with CompTIA certification objectives. Courses will be delivered live via Zoom in a synchronous, remote format. Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing and organizing course materials

• Teaching scheduled sessions live via Zoom

• Evaluating student progress and providing timely feedback

• Submitting required documentation and reports accurately and on time

Work Schedule:
Courses will be delivered live via Zoom during the following time blocks in the 2025-2056 academic year:

• Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• Monday–Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:50 PM

Candidates must be available during at least one of these designated timeframes.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (or active candidacy for a terminal degree)

• Current CompTIA certifications in ITF+, Network+, and Security+

• Experience teaching or training in a virtual learning environment

• Strong communication, technology, and online classroom management skills

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

 

 

 

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