Platforms and Network Technologies – Adjunct Faculty - Traditional Campus - (Fall 2026) – College of Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University The College of Engineering and Technology employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students to best prepare them for the continuously changing worlds of IT and Engineering. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students. Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you. GCU Traditional Campus – Phoenix, AZ: Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 Semester (09/08/2026 - 12/18/2026) Course: Platforms and Network Technologies This course exposes students to the fundamentals of networks and networking in IT. It then builds deeper understanding of how networks work, including the topics of LANs, WANs, service providers, packets, hubs, routers, switches, and internet protocols. The laboratory reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture. Hands-on activities focus on setting up and configuring local and enterprise networks, experimenting with various topologies, and scalability planning with switches and routers.

Requirements

All instructors must have 2-5 years' experience in network infrastructure design and implementation. This includes LAN/WAN technologies as well as server/device-based services such as DHCP and DNS.
CCNA or Network+ required.
Minimum: Bachelor's or higher in Information Technology or related field with 10 years of experience in network design and implementation.
Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Master's in Information Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University