Assistant Professor, Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Tenure-track, 10-month

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

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Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 20 hours paid personal leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The faculty member performs teaching duties for the College; conducts and assesses instruction; assists students through academic advising; establishes, posts, and maintains office hours; and provides leadership for the development, growth, and support of the assigned area.

Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings.

The faculty member is responsible for teaching Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, and Computer Information courses.

This is a 10-month, tenure-track position, which will begin in August 2026.

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance or related field is required.

At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting, in cybersecurity/information systems security, information assurance and computer information courses

One or more relevant industry certifications, including but not limited to, Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA), CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH), and/or CompTIA Security+ certifications required.

Full-time faculty teach 15 contact hours weekly in Fall and Spring semester and hold a minimum of five office hours per week. Course schedule as assigned.