Adjunct Faculty, Cloud Computing, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)

Strategic Education, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health/dental/vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Well-being incentives

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach a Cloud Computing course in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online instruction. The role includes 11 in-person sessions weekly at a designated campus, with the remainder taught asynchronously.

Responsibilities include delivering content from a pre-designed curriculum, engaging students via the online platform, and maintaining office hours for timely feedback. Occasional travel to campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at college level and online preferred.
• Preferred cloud computing experience.
• Strong knowledge of academic technology and evaluation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach hybrid courses per pre-designed curriculum.
• Maintain office hours and be available to students.
• Engage online and on-campus students with asynchronous components.
• Attend faculty meetings and trainings.
• Travel to required locations weekly.

Skills

Academic technology

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Doctorate degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or MIS (required)

Tools

AWS Certification

CompTIA Cloud+ / AWS Practitioner

Job description

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. The Adjunct hybrid faculty roles teach assigned courses in person and asynchronously online. This role also maintains office hours as assigned.

Please Note: We are seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach hybrid courses out of either the Dallas Fort Worth, Northwest Houston, or Washington, DC campus locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives?

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for undergraduate/graduate level Cloud Computing class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting 1/4/27 in a hybrid format. The hybrid format is described as teaching the course in both the in-person and online modalities. This role requires 11 in-person meeting sessions for 2 hours every week held at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at a specific Strayer University Campus. The balance of the course is instructed asynchronously online.

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum using technology and videos.
• Arrive on-campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in-person sessions per week during the academic quarter.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
• Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.

Job Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.

Work Experience

• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Preferred professional experience in the area of cloud computing.

Education

• Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science required

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
• AWS cert or CompTIA Cloud+ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner required

Other

• Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s).
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter and $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on campus assignment for this position per quarter. If your location is near a campus, on campus teaching may be required. Current and future assignments are based on the additional factors outlined below.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$0.00 - $999,999.00 - Salary

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].