Adjunct Faculty - Cybersecurity (Scripting, Penetration Testing & Web Security)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Tuition Exemption Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity to teach courses in scripting, penetration testing, and web security. Candidates should have a Master's in a relevant field and at least 3-5 years of professional experience. The role involves both online teaching and in-person engagement at the New York campus. Compensation is $5,200 to $6,500 per course, with a robust benefits package including health plans and tuition exemption for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; doctoral preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or automation.
• Ability to teach graduate courses and design labs.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in cybersecurity with asynchronous online format.
• Design hands-on labs aligned with industry standards.
• Guide students through applied cybersecurity workflows.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Penetration testing methodologies

Web application security

Professional documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Nmap

Metasploit

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Cybersecurity (Scripting, Penetration Testing & Web Security)

Job Locations: US- NY-New York

ID: 2026-13108 | College: TUNY - Graduate School of Technology | Position Type: Part-Time | Schedule Shift: Evenings (between 6:15pm -9:15pm) | Hours Per Week: 7.5 | Travel: As needed | Category: Faculty/Academic | FLSA Status: Exempt | Location: US

Overview

GST is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity (Scripting, Penetration Testing & Web Security) to teach graduate-level cybersecurity courses in scripting, penetration testing, and web application security. The ideal candidate combines academic expertise with hands‑on industry experience and can deliver applied, workforce‑aligned instruction that prepares students for real‑world cybersecurity roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate cybersecurity courses in an asynchronous online format with required in‑person engagement.
• Design and facilitate hands‑on labs aligned to industry tools and real‑world scenarios.
• Guide students through applied cybersecurity workflows including automation, offensive security techniques, and vulnerability analysis.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on assignments, labs, and assessments.
• Support development of professional documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Maintain and update course materials within the learning management system (LMS).
• Align instruction with current industry practices, certifications, and workforce expectations.

Instructional Scope

Scripting for Cybersecurity

• Teach core scripting concepts across multiple languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) with an emphasis on comparing approaches to solve the same problem.
• Develop student competency in automating administrative and security tasks, including file handling, log parsing, and system operations.
• Cover scripting for networking tasks (socket communication, API interaction) and database operations.
• Introduce secure coding practices and debugging techniques.
• Emphasize real‑world use cases such as incident response automation, data processing, and systems management.

Penetration Testing

• Deliver instruction aligned to industry‑recognized penetration testing methodologies and Hack The Box certification frameworks (e.g., CPTS‑level content).
• Cover the full penetration testing lifecycle: reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and post‑exploitation.
• Include hands‑on labs targeting network, web application, Active Directory, and hybrid/cloud environments.
• Teach tool usage (e.g., Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound, credential attacks) alongside methodology and decision‑making.
• Emphasize operational tradecraft, reporting, risk assessment, and communication of findings to stakeholders.

Web Security

• Deliver instruction aligned to Hack The Box web security certification frameworks (e.g., CWEE or equivalent pathways).
• Teach how modern web applications function, including HTTP/S protocols, session management, authentication, and backend integrations.
• Cover identification and validation of vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, broken authentication, access control issues, and input validation weaknesses.
• Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and proxy‑based analysis for hands‑on testing.
• Emphasize attacker mindset, exploit development basics, and secure design principles.
• Incorporate lab‑based scenarios simulating real‑world web application attack surfaces.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution required.
• Doctoral degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, application security, or scripting/automation.

Travel

• Must be willing to commute to 3 Times Sq. for live synchronous classes at least 7 times a semester.
• Courses are delivered primarily in an asynchronous online format, requiring consistent online presence and facilitation.

Working Conditions

• Use of a computer.
• Need to sit or stand for 3‑hour class.

Maximum Salary

USD $6,500.00/Course

Minimum Salary

USD $5,200.00/Course

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early‑Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

Equal Opportunity Statement

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