Adjunct, Computer Networking

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin College invites applications for a part-time Networking Instructor to educate and train IT professionals. The role emphasizes hands-on labs and current industry standards across Cisco, AWS, and cloud networking, with flexibility to meet program needs.

The position supports hybrid or on-site instruction, requiring collaboration with departments and ongoing curriculum development to ensure student success and engagement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Networking or IT or equivalent certifications.
• Three years hands-on networking experience (admin/engineering).
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper routing & switching and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in networking fundamentals and hands-on labs.
• Develop and update course materials reflecting Cisco, CompTIA, AWS standards.
• Teach labs on routing, switching, network security, and virtualization.
• Mentor students in academics and career development, including certification paths.
• Assess student performance using labs, simulations, and exams.

Skills

Networking Administration

Routing & Switching

Cloud Networking

Network Security

Education

Associate degree or higher in Networking/IT

Tools

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Juniper JunOS

Aruba

Fortinet

Job description

SUMMARY

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

APPLICATION STATUS: Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.

Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information www.naces.org.

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Networking Instructor to educate and train the next generation of IT professionals. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern networking technologies, including cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and cybersecurity integration. A commitment to hands-on learning, student success, and staying current with industry advancements is essential.

• Deliver engaging instruction in networking fundamentals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies
• Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry standards (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, AWS).
• Teach hands-on labs covering routing, switching, network security, and virtualization.
• Mentor students in academic and career development, including certification pathways.
• Assess student performance through practical labs, simulations, and exams.
• Maintain and configure networking lab equipment (e.g., Cisco routers, firewalls, virtual environments).
• Collaborate on curriculum development and program accreditation.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and student recruitment initiatives.
• Stay current with networking trends (e.g., 5G, IoT, Zero Trust, cloud networking).
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) for hybrid or online instruction
• Instructs and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
• Possesses a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of students
• Advises students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources
• Assesses students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
• Engages students face-to-face and through electronic communications
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Builds positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments
• Provides recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction, and division operations
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Adheres to Alvin College’s policies and procedures
• Attends institutional meetings as required
• Other related duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent typically works in a classroom environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a classroom. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. Classroom and lab settings with hands-on equipment. Hybrid/remote teaching options (if applicable).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds and configure lab hardware.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher in Networking, Computer Science, IT, or related field OR equivalent industry certifications
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience in networking roles such as:
• Network Administration/Engineering
• Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper)
• Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)
• Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, IPv6

Hardware: Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Juniper JunOS, Aruba, Fortinet

Cloud & SDN: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX

Security Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, SIEM (Splunk), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)

Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform

Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications (Highly Desired)

• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, DevNet Associate
• CompTIA: Network+, Security+, Cloud+
• Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer
• Security: Certified Network Defender (CND), Palo Alto PCNSA
• Virtualization: VMware VCP-NV, Nutanix NCP
• Emerging Tech: SDN, Kubernetes, IoT
• Bilingual – English/Spanish