Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Access to college resources and facilities

Job summary

A leading community college in Texas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity. This position involves preparing and delivering engaging courses while ensuring student success. Candidates should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and have three years of industry experience in cybersecurity. Benefits include working in a vibrant academic environment dedicated to workforce training and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Three years of industry-related work experience in cybersecurity or cloud computing preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency using online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach cybersecurity courses to diverse student populations.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Engage in professional development activities to remain current in the field.

Skills

Proficiency in cybersecurity concepts

Knowledge of cloud computing

Experience with cybersecurity tools

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Online learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard)

Computer applications for teaching

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity

Austin Community College is a public two‑year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, reflecting our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date (midnight on the day before the closing date).

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. See: AR 4.0300.01.

Austin Community College is committed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching; is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access; cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for first generation, low‑income and underserved students; focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes; welcomes difference and models respectful interaction; engages with the community both within and outside of ACC.

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver cybersecurity coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity & Information Technology Department offers on campus, online, and dual‑credit courses across Central Texas. This faculty position will provide quality instruction teaching students on subject matters that encompass cybersecurity, forensics, pen‑testing, analytics, and database systems while preparing students to work within the areas of cloud computing, network and operations of system security.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in cybersecurity to a multicultural student population based on the department’s approved course learning outcomes, using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to community college students and discipline standards.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college’s learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college‑wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering; or
• Computer‑based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data‑processing) or Network Security; or
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering, Network Security or Computer‑Based Information.

Required Work Experience

• Three years of non‑teaching, industry‑related work experience specifically related to cybersecurity, networking, or cloud computing.

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
   • Unofficial or copy of transcripts
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
   • Cover letter explaining interest in the position
2. If selected, request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail]. Do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:
   • ACC Human Resources
   • Attn: Prisca M. Baker
   • 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
   • Austin, TX 78752
3. Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped “issued to student” are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings: 1

Job Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non‑campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.

For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer at [e-mail]. For an overview, see ACC’s Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

To apply, please visit: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Austin-Community-College/Adjunct-Faculty--Cybersecurity_R-9027