Be part of Excelsior’s growing presence in St. Petersburg and help shape an innovative, workforce-focused technology and cybersecurity program that blends flexibility with hands-on learning. Excelsior University is growing - and we’re making a meaningful investment in education and workforce development in the St. Petersburg, Florida community. As we expand our hybrid learning model, we are building a dynamic pool of part-time faculty and lab instructors to support our undergraduate and graduate (Master of Cybersecurity – MCY) programs. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of applied technology and cybersecurity education while working with adult learners to develop real-world, career-ready skills.
Our hybrid IT and cybersecurity programs blend the flexibility of asynchronous online learning with the power of hands-on, in-person labs at our St. Petersburg site. As an instructor, you will guide students through both environments - teaching online while leading lab sessions that reinforce applied skills and workforce readiness.
Courses are delivered in an 8-week format, with the majority of content - including theory, discussions, and assignments - offered asynchronously online. On-site lab sessions are typically 3 hours, held in the evenings every other week to provide hands-on, applied learning that complements online instruction.
Depending on qualifications and program needs, instructors may be assigned to courses such as:
- Undergraduate IT and Cyber courses (e.g., hardware, networking, systems administration, cyber defense).
- Graduate-level Cyber courses (e.g., governance, leadership, advanced technical cyber operations).
- Certification-prep labs (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, PenTest+, CEH, CISSP).
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate engaging in-person and hybrid lab sessions aligned with course outcomes
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise through active engagement in discussions, learning activities, and applied instruction
- Create an effective and engaging learning environment through consistent and meaningful online presence and communication
- Reinforce online learning through practical demonstrations, real-world applications, and connections between theory and practice
- Guide students through applied learning activities such as:
- IT hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Networking, systems administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies
- Cybersecurity practices including system hardening, penetration testing, incident response, GRC, and digital forensics
- Challenge students’ thinking and support critical analysis across perspectives and settings
- Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on assignments and lab performance
- Maintain clear academic standards and support student success through ongoing communication and responsiveness
- Maintain safe, functional, and industry-relevant lab environments
- Collaborate with faculty, site staff, and technicians to ensure a seamless hybrid learning experience
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Excelsior’s hybrid instructional model
Qualifications:
Undergraduate & Certification-Prep Courses
Required:
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in IT, networking, systems, or cybersecurity operations
- At least one current professional certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+)
- Demonstrated ability to support asynchronous online instruction and in-person lab facilitation
Preferred:
- Doctoral degree in a related discipline
- Multiple professional certifications
- College-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional learners
- Experience with online learning platforms, virtual labs, and LMS systems
- Experience integrating certification preparation into academic coursework
Graduate Master of Cybersecurity Courses
Required:
- Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
- Significant professional experience in cybersecurity operations, leadership, governance, or advanced technical domains
- Ability to design and deliver rigorous graduate-level instruction in an asynchronous online environment, with support for hybrid lab elements where applicable
Preferred:
- Advanced professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+)
- Graduate-level teaching experience, particularly with adult and nontraditional learners
- Experience with accreditation standards, curriculum design, or program development
- Familiarity with cyber ranges, cloud platforms, and advanced security tools
Application Note
This posting is for a pool of part-time instructors. Teaching assignments will be based on qualifications, availability, and program needs. Candidates may be considered for multiple courses and lab sections.
Compensation is provided at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate. The salary range reflects the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.