Temporary Computer Science Endorsement Instructor

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Temporary Computer Science Endorsement Instructors on the Dahlonega campus; embedded in the GenCyber AGENTs Teacher Program (Advancing GenCyber Education for North Georgia Teachers). AGENTs is fully funded by a grant from the NSA/NSF. 

The UNG GenCyber AGENTs teacher education program is a year-long program where teachers have the opportunity to choose between an in-depth study of cybersecurity or a Computer Science Endorsement. Both options include a required in-person five-day cyber academy where 24 area K-12 teachers stay on the University of North Georgia¿s (UNG) Dahlonega Campus. Participants that choose the Computer Science Endorsement option will take the following online courses for Professional Learning Unit credit offered through the UNG College of Education and endorsed by the Professional Standards Commission:

AGENT courses:

Our goal for the AGENT K-12 Instructor position is to hire quality CS and cyber educators to teach CSED 6001-6003. Instructors for the CS Endorsement courses will facilitate 3 hours of introductory computer science content that aligns with GaPSC rule 505-3-.41 for CS Teacher preparation. Due to SACS requirements, instructors should have 18 hours of graduate level CS or cyber training courses on their academic transcript.

All AGENT instructors should have successful experience teaching cyber in K-12 schools and experience mentoring or leading other teachers, preferably in computer science. The GenCyber Grant requires that K-12 teachers be ¿pedagogical experts in the curriculum development and camp delivery. Camp staff selection must align with the needs and abilities of the target audience.¿ GenCyber AGENT K-12 instructors will further enhance learning and foster best practices in teacher education and professional development. Therefore, to meet these requirements, we seek to recruit applicants that meet the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for teacher mentorship.

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 19,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

• Classroom Assistance and/or Online Instruction/Assistance - Serve as a teaching assistant during AGENTs in-person hours OR teach the Spring/Fall fully online course(s). Educate teacher participants on CS fundamentals, coding, cybersecurity, cyber hygiene, ethical hacking, and extension activities. Provide technical and educational support during labs and exercises, helping participants troubleshoot technical issues and complete hands-on computer lab activities and instructional design.
• Lesson Planning/Development - Assist with educational program development and implementation, including but not limited to labs, interactive lectures, and educational support materials.
• General Program Support - Participate in classroom and extension activities, as well as some pre-planning and follow-up activities under the direction of the Program Director and Program Faculty.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to teach effective lessons to both students and teachers.
• Willingness to meet with other AGENT instructors to plan and collaborate.
• Ability to program in Python and utilize a wide variety of technologies including virtualization software, Linux and Windows platforms. 
• Must be sensitive to the needs of diverse students, and committed to the goals of the GenCyber program.
• Intangible traits such as reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership, and a positive attitude.
• Interest in working with educators, and ability to excel in a team setting.

• Master's degree or higher required.
• At least 5 years teaching experience in preferably in a middle or high school setting required. 
• Experience in technology/engineering education required, preferably including coding and/or cybersecurity required.
• Experience in teaching online required.
• Valid, Clear, and Renewable US state teacher certification in Computer Science required.

• Experience leading and mentoring other computer science teachers preferred.
• One or more current industry-level cyber certifications.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or leading fellow educators.
• Experience helping students pass industry-level certifications.
• Previous participation in a GenCyber program.
• Experience teaching cybersecurity, computer science, and coding in a K-12 classroom preferred.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.
• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust + Education