Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity, Dallas Fort Worth (Hybrid)

Strayer Education, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$2,300 - $3,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity courses in a hybrid format. The role combines in-person instruction at a designated Strayer University campus with asynchronous online teaching. The described course includes 11 in-person meeting sessions, each two hours long, held weekly at a predetermined time during the academic quarter, with the remainder of the instruction delivered asynchronously online. The position is for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027, and includes assigned office hours. Adjunct faculty teach from a pre-designed curriculum, applying professional expertise and technology to provide high-quality instruction. They also coach and mentor students, support different learning styles, build classroom community, and provide timely feedback through email, phone, text, and office hours. Faculty are expected to set clear evaluation standards, follow university policies and procedures, and attend required meetings, workshops, or training. The position is based at the Arlington campus and requires weekly travel to required locations. The work is performed in a typical office setting and involves access to a computer and movement around the office, including between floors. Travel by plane, car, or metro may be required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Expected starting compensation is $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. Compensation varies by the number and type of courses taught; the posting states that current course compensation ranges from $2,300 to $3,100. SEI describes benefits for employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, FSA and HSA 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 in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
EC-Council CEH or CHFI certification; Certified Ethical Hacker certification is required.
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 around the office, including between floors.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Ability to access information using a computer, communicate effectively up and down the management chain, 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 is strongly preferred.
Online teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Professional experience in cybersecurity is preferred.
Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity courses using a pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Teach courses in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities using the online learning platform to support the online component.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the start of weekly in-person sessions.
Maintain assigned office hours and be available to students by email, phone, and text.
Provide timely, high-quality feedback to support students’ academic success.
Use technology and videos to enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Coach and mentor students, accommodate diverse learning styles, and foster classroom community and a lasting interest in learning.
Adhere to university policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.