Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)

Strategic Education•Arlington, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level Cybersecurity courses in a hybrid format at a Dallas Fort Worth, Northwest Houston, or Washington, DC campus. The hybrid format combines in-person teaching with asynchronous online instruction. The role described is for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027. It requires 11 in-person sessions, each two hours long, held weekly at a predetermined day and time at a specific campus; the remainder of the course is taught asynchronously online. Faculty maintain assigned office hours and support students as instructors, coaches, and mentors, fostering engagement, learning, and a strong faculty-student relationship. The instructor teaches from a pre-designed curriculum and draws on professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction. They use technology and videos to enhance the curriculum and the online learning platform to enrich the online component. Faculty provide timely feedback through email, phone, text, and office hours, establish and communicate evaluation standards, follow University policies and procedures, and attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training. The role requires weekly travel to the assigned location or locations. It involves a typical office setting, mobility within the office and between floors, computer use, and possible travel by plane, car, or metro. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation is based on the number and type of courses taught each quarter. The posting lists expected starting pay of $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter, and states that course compensation currently ranges from $2,300 to $3,100.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification required.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and PowerPoint, and strong general computer skills.
Strong oral presentation skills and ability to plan and organize course objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to travel weekly to required location(s).
Ability to lift 25 pounds and move within the office, including between floors.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Professional experience in cybersecurity.
Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.
EC-Council CHFI certification.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate- or graduate-level Cybersecurity courses using the pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Teach the course in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities, including 11 weekly in-person sessions of two hours each.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the start of each weekly in-person session during the academic quarter.
Maintain assigned office hours and support students through email, phone, text, and office hours, providing timely feedback.
Use technology and videos to enhance the curriculum and use the online learning platform to enrich the online learning experience.
Set high academic standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.
Well-being incentives.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
401(k) retirement benefit.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance.
Entertainment and retail discounts.
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees, if applicable.