Adjunct Faculty, Cloud Computing, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)

Strayer Education, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$2,300 - $3,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level Cloud Computing courses in a hybrid format from a Dallas Fort Worth, Northwest Houston, or Washington, DC campus. The position begins with the winter quarter starting January 4, 2027. Hybrid instruction includes 11 in-person sessions, each lasting two hours per week at a scheduled day or evening time, with the remainder of the course taught asynchronously online. Faculty also maintain assigned office hours. Adjunct Faculty teach from a pre-designed curriculum and use professional expertise, technology, and videos to provide high-quality instruction and enrich learning. They serve as coaches and mentors, support students with diverse learning styles, build strong faculty-student relationships, and provide timely feedback through email, phone, text, and office hours. Faculty establish evaluation standards, follow University policies and procedures, and attend required meetings, workshops, or training. The position requires weekly travel to the assigned location. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The stated expected starting pay is $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. If a candidate is near a campus, on-campus teaching may be required. Assignments and pay may depend on job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. SEI describes a comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans; well-being incentives; parental leave; paid time off and certain paid holidays; FSA and HSA tax-saving accounts; a 401(k) retirement benefit; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; tuition assistance; and entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees may be eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
AWS certification or CompTIA Cloud+ certification; AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is specified.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and PowerPoint, and strong overall computer skills.
Strong oral presentation, planning, and course-objective organization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to travel weekly to required locations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and move within the office, including between floors.
Ability to access information using a computer and communicate effectively up and down the management chain.
Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations and demonstrate strong mental acuity.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Professional experience in cloud computing.
Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate- or graduate-level Cloud Computing courses using the pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Teach the course in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities, including 11 in-person sessions of two hours per week at a scheduled time and campus.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the in-person session each week during the academic quarter.
Use technology and videos to enhance the curriculum and the effectiveness of instruction.
Use the online learning platform to enrich the online component of the course.
Provide timely feedback and support students through email, phone, text, and assigned office hours.
Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.
Travel weekly to the required location or locations.