Title: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity 12-month Faculty / Lab Director (GA002)
Agency: Brightpoint Community College
Location: Chesterfield - 041
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:Brightpoint Community College seeks a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered faculty member to serve as the
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Faculty / Lab Director. This full-time 12-month position provides instructional leadership for the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Workforce Development Lab while teaching credit and non-credit courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, information technology, and related disciplines.
Teaching Faculty Responsibilities- Teach credit and workforce development courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, information technology, and related disciplines.
- Develop and maintain curriculum, course materials, student learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities aligned with program outcomes, workforce needs, and industry certifications.
- Assess student learning and utilize data to support continuous improvement of courses and programs.
- Advise, mentor, and support student success, retention, career readiness, and academic progression.
- Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, certifications, and employment opportunities.
- Support internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, recruitment, outreach, and community engagement activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and instructional best practices.
- Participate in accreditation activities, institutional assessment, college service, committee work, and professional development.
Program Chair / Lab Director Responsibilities- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Lab, including physical and virtual learning environments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain hands-on instructional environments that support artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.
- Oversee laboratory technology resources, including equipment planning, procurement, inventory management, software licensing, maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
- Lead grant-funded initiatives and workforce development activities, ensuring achievement of project goals, deliverables, timelines, reporting requirements, and performance outcomes.
- Develop and deliver workforce training programs, boot camps, certification preparation courses, short-term credentials, and customized employer training.
- Develop, evaluate, and revise academic and workforce programs, including student learning outcomes and program assessments, to ensure alignment with industry needs, accreditation standards, and workforce demands.
This is a
grant-funded, full-time, 12-month faculty position funded through the GO Virginia Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Workforce Development Initiative.
Funding is currently secured for two years, with the potential for extension to a third year based on funding availability, program performance, and institutional needs.Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying discipline consistent with SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements.
- Demonstrated teaching experience or significant industry experience in cybersecurity, information technology, networking, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or related technical fields.
- Demonstrated experience using instructional technologies and learning management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
- Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check.
Additional Considerations:- Doctorate in a related discipline.
- Community college teaching experience.
