Adjunct, Cybersecurity

Alvin College•Varies: Alvin College/Online/Various Service Area School Districts/TX Dept of Criminal Justice, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. The Cybersecurity instructor must have hands-on experience in cybersecurity and a passion for educating the next generation of professionals. Expertise should include secure programming, ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, cloud security, and treat intelligence. A commitment to student success, innovative teaching methods and staying current with industry trends is essential.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, networking, computer engineering, or computer-based information systems or industry certifications
Minimum of three years of non-teaching work experience in an industry specifically related to: Security Operations (SOC) Incident Response / Digital Forensics Network Security / Cloud Security Risk Management / Compliance Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, computer-based information systems or related field
Prior teaching experience at a community college or university
Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas)
Certificates in: Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP CompTIA: Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+ ISC2: CISSP, CCSP, SSCP GIAC: GSEC, GPEN, GCIH, GCFA Cisco: CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CyberOps EC-Council: CEH, ECSA, CHFI Cloud Security: CCSK, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Other: CISM, CRISC, Pentest+, eJPT
Prior online teaching experience and online/distance education
Bilingual – English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise students using approved curriculum, syllabi, assessments, and instructional standards.
Utilize effective teaching methods, technology, and educational resources to support student learning.
Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate instructional records.
Advise and support students regarding academic progress and connect them with appropriate College resources.
Support student recruitment, retention, engagement, and overall success.
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration, and the community.
Complete required reports, forms, meetings, and institutional responsibilities in a timely manner.
Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of effective instructional practices.
Adhere to Alvin College policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.