Teaching Assistant

Overview

The CSNA Program is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support instructors and students across its cybersecurity and network administration coursework. This role is centered on core TA responsibilities - helping instructors deliver course content, supporting student learning, and maintaining hands-on lab environments - while also contributing to the program's efforts to reach prospective students and build the program's reputation as a trusted resource on cyber workforce topics. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with technical cybersecurity skills and an interest in education, curriculum development, and program outreach.

Responsibilities

Instructional & Classroom Support

• Assist instructors in preparing and organizing course materials, assignments, and lab exercises for CSNA classes.
• Hold regular office hours and tutoring sessions to help students with coursework and lab exercises.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, and lab work according to instructor-provided rubrics, and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Monitor course platforms (LMS, email, discussion boards) and respond promptly to student questions.
• Support in-class and online lab sessions, including live technical troubleshooting for students.
• Assist with proctoring exams and practical/hands-on assessments as needed.

Lab & Learning Environment Development

• Design, build, and maintain penetration testing labs and simulated environments used in coursework, under the direction of course instructors.
• Develop and test hands-on lab exercises that reinforce course learning objectives.
• Set up and support demonstration lab environments for visiting high school prospective students as part of recruitment and outreach events.
• Troubleshoot lab infrastructure (virtual machines, networking, tools/platforms) before and during class and outreach sessions.

Program Outreach & Workforce Content Support

• Research and help identify viable content marketing pathways for reaching prospective online domestic students, working in coordination with program leadership.
• Source cyber workforce education content ideas by engaging with recruiters, mid-career professionals, and current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) research and data.
• Help translate research and industry insight into content ideas that support the program's efforts to be recognized as a knowledgeable, trusted resource on cyber workforce topics.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining a repository of workforce and industry insights for use in coursework, outreach materials, and prospective-student communications.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related program.
• Prior experience as a TA, tutor, or mentor is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working familiarity with penetration testing concepts and tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, virtualization platforms) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students of varying skill levels.
• Comfortable conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources, including industry professionals and public data (e.g., BLS).
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity education, curriculum development, and workforce development.

Maximum Salary USD $18.00/Hr. Minimum Salary USD $17.00/Hr.