NWACC·Arkansas
Deliver high-quality instruction in networking and cybersecurity while developing course curriculum and labs. Perform faculty service duties including student mentoring, committee participation, and program assessment.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Full-time faculty are expected not only to excel in classroom instruction but also to fulfill various responsibilities as active members of the college and the northwest Arkansas community.
The following are examples of what may be considered professional development. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.
Participate in faculty evaluation process.
Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
Participate in college professional development activities.
Service to the College
The following are examples of what may be considered service to the college. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.
Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, programmatic advisory boards, hiring committees, or faculty senate (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc.).
Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
Serve as a liaison for Early College Experience faculty.
Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.
Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.
Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
Participate in community and other educational activities outside of the college to promote and market the college, programs, and/or students and graduates.
An activity or assignment is not considered service to the college if the faculty member receives a stipend, release time, or other additional payment or benefit for their participation. However, reimbursement for, or payment of, incurred travel/business expenses, pursuant to College policy and/or Federal or State regulation, is allowed.
Other duties as assigned
teaching in some academic areas may have other duties assigned based on the requirements for courses, degrees, certificates, and accrediting bodies.
Summary of duties
Participates in the continued development and implementation of the NWACC networking program.
Recruits students.
Serves on college committees.
Develops professional attributes.
Mentors and advises students pursuing the Networking/Cybersecurity degree.
Maintains current Networking/Cybersecurity curriculum.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching.
Rate of pay: determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
Knowledge of campus and community resources.
Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.
Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
Ability to compile information into report form.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Programming, or MBA with 18 graduate hours in Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Information Systems.
If potential candidate has an out-of-field degree, the candidate must be credentialed with documentation in two or more of the following areas as outlined by ACBSP:
In-field professional certification
Minimum of 3 years’ experience professional employment
High performing student learning outcome results
In-field scholarship
Relevant additional training equivalent to 18 semester-credit-hours of CEU’s, military training, vendor training, etc.
Ability to communicate networking and programming principles and practice.
College level teaching experience.
• CISCO CCNA or CCNP, Devnet Associate, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Security+, ISACA or other Cybersecurity certifications are welcome.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Requires a Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or an MBA with specific graduate hours in networking/cybersecurity. Candidates must have college-level teaching experience and the ability to communicate complex programming and networking principles.
Market context
In Arkansas, networking and cybersecurity faculty roles are typically shaped by steady demand for instructors who can teach applied IT skills and support workforce-focused programs. This role is competitive because it requires both advanced subject knowledge and college-level teaching experience, along with the ability to explain complex networking and programming concepts clearly. Before applying, review the program’s course mix and align your teaching examples and credentials to the listed graduate coursework and experience. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster.