Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach

Cybersecurity Jobs; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks an Adjunct Faculty coach to mentor a cybersecurity capstone team and support capstone design education onsite in Provo, UT. The role involves guiding a 5–7 student group through project structure and design process, sharing capstone policies, and coaching throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a BS in cybersecurity, CS, or engineering, with MS preferred, and must complete the degree by the start date.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field and be able to start on date specified.
• MS degree is preferred but not required.
• The degree must be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated career success and a genuine interest in design education are required.
• Strong commitment to BYU policies and mission is expected.

Responsibilities

• Mentor the capstone team of 5–7 members through the design process.
• Guide project structure, workflow, and design methodology based on sponsor expectations.
• Learn and share capstone policies with the student team.
• Coach students throughout the capstone lifecycle and attend relevant meetings.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the project sponsor and BYU faculty.
• Help keep realistic scope, timelines, and deliverables; support professional skills development.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Curriculum guidance

Education

BS degree (cybersecurity / CS / engineering)

MS degree preferred

Job description

Brigham Young University seeks an Adjunct Faculty coach to mentor a cybersecurity capstone team and support capstone design education onsite in Provo, UT.

Responsibilities

• Work with an assigned student team of 5–7 members to help students learn the capstone design process and successfully complete the assigned project.
• Guide the team in choosing and applying an appropriate project structure, workflow, and design process based on project nature, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
• Learn and share Capstone policies with the student team.
• Coach and mentor students throughout the capstone lifecycle.
• Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings, and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the project sponsor.
• Help teams maintain realistic scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project.
• Support students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their specific project.
• Assist students in building professional soft skills and collaborating effectively as a team.
• Spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8–10 am M–F coaching engineering students.
• Support the mission of Brigham Young University and align coaching with BYU policies.

Requirements

• BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field (required).
• MS degree preferred.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated success within career.
• Interest and passion for the design education process are required.

Mission Alignment Statement

• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: submit a one-page mission alignment statement addressing how you would (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and align with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators, (2) show intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of the restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community, and (3) (statement continues per provided instructions).
• If not a member: submit a one-page mission alignment statement describing understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU education.

Employment Requirements

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must be worthy to hold and hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees must abide by the university Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of affiliated church principles and doctrines.

Equal Opportunity

• Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Location: Provo, UT (onsite)