Bilingual Part-Time Cybersecurity Faculty
American Public University System
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Job Description
Bilingual Part-Time Cybersecurity Faculty
American Public University System (APUS) is seeking dedicated Online Part-Time Faculty in Cybersecurity, specifically those fluent in both English and Spanish. Our faculty are deeply committed to learning, teaching, and engaging with students and peers. Bilingual educators effectively bridge communication gaps for our diverse student body, upholding APUS's commitment to academic excellence through the Community of Inquiry Framework (cognitive, teaching, and social presence).
Faculty play a crucial role in shaping a rewarding online learning experience. This involves actively engaging students, challenging them intellectually, and providing essential support. Beyond direct instruction, faculty contribute to ongoing activities focused on teaching effectiveness and student retention. Maintaining expertise in the discipline, adhering to APUS guidelines, and being receptive to professional development coaching are all integral to this role.
Courses for this position will be taught in Spanish. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish, which will be assessed through a required fluency test.
Application Requirements
When applying, please upload your CV and unofficial transcripts for all master's degrees and above. Student-issued or unofficial copies are acceptable; official copies should only be sent if specifically requested. Applicants selected to proceed with foreign institution degrees will need a course-by-course evaluation by a NACES-approved agency, with all associated costs borne by the applicant.
General Work Requirements
- All APUS faculty must complete the “Engaging the First‐Year Student Certification” course (APUS110) within six months of hire.
- Graduate Faculty are additionally required to complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire.
- Specific duties and performance expectations are detailed in Course Assignments for each course taught.
- Compliance with all policies regarding work product and intellectual property rights, as outlined in APUS and APEI Handbooks and Course Assignments, is mandatory.
- This is a remote position, allowing you to perform duties from a professional working environment of your choice.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
- Three or more years of experience in a cybersecurity field (network security, cloud security, incident response, digital forensics, etc.) is preferred.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, across diverse audiences.
- Proficiency testing in both English and Spanish will be a mandatory part of the application process.
- Ability to translate and interpret information accurately and with cultural sensitivity.
- Experience supporting or engaging with Spanish-speaking students preferred.
- College-level teaching experience is preferred.
- Online teaching experience is preferred.
- Record of excellence in teaching.
Areas of Expertise
- Cyber defense fundamentals
- Ethical hacking techniques
- Cybersecurity policy and governance
- Python or scripting for cybersecurity
- Windows and Linux security
- Cloud platform security (AWS/Azure)
- Digital investigations and e-Discovery
- SOC operations
Compensation and Benefits
Information regarding APUS faculty benefits can be found at: https://www.apus.edu/about/careers/faculty.
About American Public University System (APUS)
American Public University System (APUS) is an Online University based in Charles Town, WV, serving over 100,000 students. We are committed to providing quality, affordable education primarily to our nation’s military and public services communities, helping students achieve their higher education dreams.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Online Teaching
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Cyber Defense
- Ethical Hacking
- Cloud Security
- Digital Forensics
- Python Scripting
- Network Security
- Incident Response
How to Get Hired at American Public University System
- Research APUS culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their service to military and public service communities.
- Tailor your CV and transcripts: Highlight relevant cybersecurity experience, your doctoral degree, and any prior college-level or online teaching, specifically emphasizing bilingual capabilities.
- Prepare for language fluency tests: Practice communicating complex cybersecurity concepts clearly and accurately in both English and Spanish to ace the required proficiency tests.
- Showcase online teaching excellence: Provide examples of how you effectively engage and support diverse students in a remote learning environment, aligning with the Community of Inquiry Framework.
- Align expertise with course offerings: Demonstrate how your specialized knowledge in areas like cloud security, ethical hacking, or digital forensics directly contributes to APUS's cybersecurity curriculum.
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