Listing Description

The Job: 

2U is seeking a Cybersecurity  professional who has a passion for making a difference.  Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Cybersecurity. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position. 

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 2U


• 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 with Kali Linux, Metasploit, or Burp Suite


• Programming and Scripting with Python Program and Bash Scripting
  
  

Logistics:

• 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)


• M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule


• Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)


• Classes are taught live online

Perks:

• Maintain your current career while teaching


• Paid Sick and Safe Leave


• Access to Wellness and Educational Resources


• 20% Discount on 2U Short Courses


• 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