Adjunct Cybersecurity Instructor: Scripting, Pentest & Web

Touro College & University System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,032 - 72,540; Part time

Job summary

Touro College & University System in New York is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity to teach graduate-level courses including scripting, penetration testing, and web application security. The ideal candidate combines strong academic knowledge with hands-on industry experience, delivering engaging, workforce-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities include designing hands-on labs, guiding students in applied workflows, and providing timely feedback on assessments. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or closely related field required.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or scripting.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate cybersecurity courses in an asynchronous online format.
• Design hands-on labs with industry tools.
• Guide students in cybersecurity workflows and provide feedback.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Penetration testing methodologies

Web application security

Tool usage (Nmap, Metasploit)

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Touro College & University System in New York is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity to teach graduate-level courses including scripting, penetration testing, and web application security. The ideal candidate combines strong academic knowledge with hands-on industry experience, delivering engaging, workforce-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities include designing hands-on labs, guiding students in applied workflows, and providing timely feedback on assessments. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.