Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity Bachelor's Program

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A Texas education institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Cybersecurity Bachelor's Program. The role requires a master's degree in information technology or a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant work or teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching classes at various times, creating engaging lesson plans, and evaluating student progress. The job provides flexible scheduling options, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to teach in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging instructional approaches.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cybersecurity courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons facilitating student involvement.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Engagement strategies

Education

Master's in Information Technology or related field

Tools

PC workstation

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity Bachelor's Program

Location: LSC-Westway Park Technology

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44226

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Cybersecurity courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in information technology, cybersecurity, electrical/computer engineering or related field and at least three (3) years of work experience in the field or teaching in the field at the post‑secondary level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in the field.
• Higher education teaching experience in the field of Cybersecurity or related field.

Salary

$69.74 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.