Python Job: Cybersecurity Instructor - University of Western A

Why teach with us?

Instructors, with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

• Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning.
• Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
• Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels
• Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
• Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students.
• Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
• Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
• Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
• Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Cybersecurity
• Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
• One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
• Please note that Linux-based computers and Apple MacBooks featuring the Apple Silicon M1 or M2 chip are NOT PERMITTED
• A positive attitude
• Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by edX
• Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
• Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience

Proficiency in the following is required:

• Networking with packet analysis, Wireshark, router and switch configuration
• Systems with Windows and Linux
• Cybersecurity with secure network design and architecture, vulnerability assessment, and cryptography
• Ethical Hack and Penetration Testing with Kali Linux and Metasploit
• Programming and Scripting with Python Program and Bash Scripting

Logistics:

• 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
• Class Schedule: M/T/TH
• Class Times: 6:00 - 10:15pm (includes office hours and break)
• Classes are taught live online

Perks:

• Maintain your current career while teaching
• Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
• Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
• Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

Hourly salary only: In Australia, the anticipated hourly salary for this role is $49.27 - $52.35/hr. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate's assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.