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Produce high-quality, workforce-aligned IT / Cyber training courses quickly and consistently. The Training Developer converts approved blueprints and item banks into complete course packages (lessons, labs, slides, quizzes / exams, learner artifacts), performs light NICE / DoD 8140 tagging, packages materials for the LMS, and resolves defects from pilots, enabling reliable delivery to K-12, higher-ed, government, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to :

CURRICULUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE : Design, develop, and update multi-modal cybersecurity curricula, labs, and instructional materials aligned to the NICE Framework and DoD 8140. Build lessons, labs, slides, handouts from approved blueprints and templates; maintain consistent voice, formatting, and accessibility standards Integrate emerging cybersecurity threat intelligence, industry standards, and partner requirements into courseware. Ensure all content is engaging, technically accurate, and meets adult learning best practices.

PILOT SUPPORT AND DEFECT REMEDIATION : Support teach-backs / pilots, collect feedback, resolve content defects within SLAs, and re-issue versioned materials.

ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION : Assemble quizzes / exams from vetted item banks; map items to outcomes; maintain version control and change logs.

LMS PACKAGING & SECTION READINESS : Package content for Canvas; provide section-ready shells, metadata, rubrics, and upload instructions for the Training Director.

DOCUMENTATION & REUSE : Maintain runbooks, lab checklists, asset lists, and quick start guides for instructors; ensure artifact reuse across offerings.

COLLABORATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT : Partner with Training Team on schedules, readiness, and quality; participate in item-analysis reviews and content refresh cycles.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT : Provide limited classroom or lab instruction (approximately 5% of time) in cybersecurity or related IT subjects as needed to support GCITC course delivery. Facilitate hands-on learning, reinforce technical concepts, and assess learner understanding in alignment with course objectives and NICE Framework competencies.

OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (IT / Cyber / IS or related).

OR

Associate's degree (IT / Cyber or related) and 5+ years building courseware / technical content and 1 relevant certification required (2+ preferred).

OR

organization and 7+ years creating technical courseware / labs or detailed technical documentation in IT / Cyber and 2+ relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+ / Linux+; Cisco CCNA / CyberOps; AWS Cloud Practitioner / Associate; entry-level GIAC).

Preferred Qualifications

IT or cyber related professional certifications

Knowledge of NIST frameworks, cybersecurity industry, key players, trends, and opportunities

Prior experience working with recognized professional education or credentialing granting organizations

Knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy and relevant theory and best practices for adult education and training

Experience in utilizing learning management systems and other academic technologies to deliver instruction

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Experience with item banks, rubrics, and pilot remediation

Exposure to K-12 / CTAE or workforce programs

Additional certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AWS-SA, Linux+, CEH, PMP) relevant to course topics

Experience with cyber ranges, virtual lab orchestration, and / or AI-driven learning technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Virtual learning environments

Target audience requirements

Cybersecurity principles and practices and IT security principles and practices

Learning assessment tools and techniques (at the level of assembling items from banks)

Instructional design principles and practices

Instructional design models and frameworks

Bloom's Taxonomy learning levels

LMS systems and software

Training systems and software

Media production tools and techniques

Computer networking and network security principles and practices

SKILLS

Developing instructional materials

Performing technical writing

Developing learning activities

Communicating effectively

Collaborating with others

Incorporating feedback

Solving problems

ABILITIES

Maintain confidentiality

Produce cybersecurity instructional materials

Develop technical training curriculum and resources (within provided blueprints)

Develop training modules and classes

Develop training assignments

Create interactive learning exercises

Perform periodic reviews of learning materials for accuracy and currency

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift : Days / M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band : B11

Salary : Minimum $56,600 / annually

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period : Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.