Teaching Assistant

Overview

The CSNA Program is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support instructors and students across its cybersecurity and network administration coursework. This role is centered on core TA responsibilities — helping instructors deliver course content, supporting student learning, and maintaining hands-on lab environments — while also contributing to the program's efforts to reach prospective students and build the program's reputation as a trusted resource on cyber workforce topics. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with technical cybersecurity skills and an interest in education, curriculum development, and program outreach. 

Responsibilities

Instructional & Classroom Support

• Assist instructors in preparing and organizing course materials, assignments, and lab exercises for CSNA classes. 

• Hold regular office hours and tutoring sessions to help students with coursework and lab exercises. 

• Grade assignments, quizzes, and lab work according to instructor-provided rubrics, and provide clear, constructive feedback. 

• Monitor course platforms (LMS, email, discussion boards) and respond promptly to student questions. 

• Support in-class and online lab sessions, including live technical troubleshooting for students. 

• Assist with proctoring exams and practical/hands-on assessments as needed. 

Lab & Learning Environment Development

• Design, build, and maintain penetration testing labs and simulated environments used in coursework, under the direction of course instructors. 

• Develop and test hands-on lab exercises that reinforce course learning objectives. 

• Set up and support demonstration lab environments for visiting high school prospective students as part of recruitment and outreach events. 

• Troubleshoot lab infrastructure (virtual machines, networking, tools/platforms) before and during class and outreach sessions. 

Program Outreach & Workforce Content Support 

• Research and help identify viable content marketing pathways for reaching prospective online domestic students, working in coordination with program leadership. 

• Source cyber workforce education content ideas by engaging with recruiters, mid-career professionals, and current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) research and data. 

• Help translate research and industry insight into content ideas that support the program's efforts to be recognized as a knowledgeable, trusted resource on cyber workforce topics. 

• Assist in organizing and maintaining a repository of workforce and industry insights for use in coursework, outreach materials, and prospective-student communications. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related program. 
• Prior experience as a TA, tutor, or mentor is a plus. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working familiarity with penetration testing concepts and tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, virtualization platforms) preferred. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students of varying skill levels. 
• Comfortable conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources, including industry professionals and public data (e.g., BLS). 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently. 
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity education, curriculum development, and workforce development. 

Maximum Salary

USD $18.00/Hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.