Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity, Dallas Fort Worth (Hybrid)

Strategic Education; Texas; Hybrid; USD 9,200 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate Cyber courses in a hybrid format. This role includes 11 weekly on-campus sessions (2 hours each) plus asynchronous online instruction.

You will mentor students and provide timely feedback while upholding university standards. Applicants should hold a Doctorate in a related IT field and possess CEH or CHFI certifications, with prior college-level teaching and strong academic technology skills.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in IT-related field.
• Experience teaching at college level strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum.
• Maintain office hours and be available to students.
• Adhere to university policies and participate in faculty meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Oral & written communication

Time management

Teaching experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

EC-Council CEH or CHFI

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.

Campus Address:

1900 Ballpark Way, Suite 110

Arlington, Texas 76006

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 Cyber 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.

Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors; they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.

• 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 cybersecurity.

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).
• EC-Council CEH or CHFI certification Certified Ethical Hacker 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.

Benefits:

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.

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