Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)

Strayer Education, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$2,300 - $3,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level Cybersecurity courses in a hybrid format from a Dallas Fort Worth, Northwest Houston, or Washington, DC campus. The role combines in-person instruction with asynchronous online teaching and includes assigned office hours. The upcoming course is scheduled to start January 4, 2027. The instructor is expected to serve as a coach and mentor, support students with diverse learning styles, and foster strong faculty-student relationships and classroom community. Courses are taught using a pre-designed curriculum, with instructors drawing on their professional expertise to deliver quality instruction and using technology and videos to enhance curriculum effectiveness. The role requires 11 in-person sessions per course, each lasting two hours weekly at a predetermined day or evening time, with the remaining instruction delivered asynchronously online. Faculty must arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before in-person sessions and use the online learning platform to support the online course component. They must also provide timely feedback and be accessible to students by email, phone, text, and during office hours. The role requires weekly travel to the assigned location and may involve travel by plane, car, or metro. The work is typically performed in an office setting, with mobility around the office, including between floors. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position may require working more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

Requirements

Doctorate degree 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.
Proficiency in oral presentations, planning, and organizing course objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to travel weekly to required locations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Professional experience in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses using the pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
Teach the course in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities.
Enhance curriculum strength and effectiveness through technology and videos.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the weekly in-person sessions.
Use the online learning platform to enrich the online component of the course.
Be available to students by email, phone, text, and office hours, and provide timely feedback.
Establish high standards and ensure students understand evaluation criteria.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.
Travel weekly to required locations.

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 and health savings accounts.
401(k) retirement benefit.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance.
Entertainment and retail discounts.
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees, if applicable.