Adjunct Faculty – Cybersecurity for Systems and Networks

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Instruct courses in cybersecurity, such as Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Threats and Analysis, Cybersecurity for Systems and Networks, Cybersecurity Attack Prevention Strategies, and Cybersecurity Exploitation Methodologies.

• Maintain a consistent classroom presence for a minimum of 5 days each week.

• Introduce yourself through a welcome announcement and facilitate engaging discussions.

• Enhance the existing curriculum with your professional insights and real-world examples.

• Create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment for adult students.

• Address learner questions and provide timely feedback.

• Submit final grades within established deadlines.

• Utilize data tools to track student engagement and proactively reach out to at-risk learners.

• Work in collaboration with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to guide struggling students to available support resources.

• Engage in the faculty community, Program Hub, and partake in ongoing training sessions.

• Deliver courses entirely online and asynchronously in 8-week, 3-credit sessions, typically accommodating 25–35 students.

⛳️ Requirements

• A terminal degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited higher education institution.

• Relevant professional experience in Computer Networking and Security.

• Candidates must possess and maintain their own legal authorization in the country where they intend to teach.

• A student-centered teaching approach characterized by empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

• Current resume/Curriculum Vitae.

• Unofficial transcripts.

• A cover letter is highly encouraged.

• International degrees might necessitate translation or degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor if selected.

• Preferred: experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous format.

• Preferred: previous experience in postsecondary education.

• Preferred: active participation in the professional community of the discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care including medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families.

• Term Life Insurance.

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

• Supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options.

• Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty members.

• Continuous, cost-free professional development opportunities.

• Standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no charge.

• 100% asynchronous flexibility with self-directed daily hours.

• Equal opportunity and workplace accommodation support.