Adjunct Instructor- Cybersecurity- CTU Online

ctu; United States; Hybrid; USD 456,000 - 832,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement (possible)

Job summary

Colorado Technical University (CTU) seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver cybersecurity courses and engage non-traditional learners online and on campus. The role emphasizes weekly live chats, timely feedback, and real-world examples drawn from professional experience.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in cybersecurity (or related field with 18 graduate credits in cyber), plus 3+ years of relevant security work and a major certification. FERPA and accessibility policies apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s (or higher) in cybersecurity or related field with 18 grad credits in cyber.
• 3+ years of recent hands-on security experience aligned to NICE work roles.
• At least one major certification (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, or Security+).
• Proven online-teaching skills with daily LMS check-ins and quick responses.
• Commit to lead one live virtual chat each week and maintain webcam/audio presence.
• Adhere to FERPA, accessibility and academic-integrity policies.
• Inclusive, adult-learning-focused pedagogy for diverse, non-traditional learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant, insightful instructional materials and utilize CTU course materials.
• Provide instruction in assigned courses, including labs, aligned to curricula and outcomes.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning.
• Relate professional experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model and trends.
• Maintain accessibility and timely responsiveness to students and staff.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for questions/support.
• Assess student performance and provide assignment feedback.
• Maintain documentation of student course activities.
• Collaborate with Program Chair and Lead Faculty and CTU teams.
• Refer students to co-curricular resources (advising, tutoring, etc.).
• Participate in academic governance and assessment processes.
• Complete required faculty certification and training.
• Maintain updated licensures, certifications, and immunizations as appropriate.
• Perform other responsibilities per CTU Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Online teaching

Student engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field + 18 grad credits in cyber

Tools

LMS proficiency

Job description

Consistent with and supportive of CTU's mission (to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals), Adjunct Faculty members provide quality and innovative instruction and meaningful engagement with our students to successfully achieve the relevant course, program, and degree level outcomes and support their academic success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and utilize existing course materials that support learning by CTU's student population.
• Provide instruction in assigned courses (including applicable laboratory or work that is integral to the courses) that aligns with CTU's curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage their course participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
• Relate professional/industry experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, introduction of professional/industry perspectives into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Maintain accessibility for and provide timely responsiveness to students, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU e-mail, and other appropriate means of communication.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions/support.
• Assess student performance on course assignments and provide assignment feedback to support continued student growth and development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
• Work with appropriate CTU teams (e.g., advising, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff) and leverage appropriate information to identify and support students who may be exceptional or challenged in their coursework and/or educational endeavors.
• Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services).
• Participate in and contribute to CTU's academic governance through attendance at appropriate University/college/program meetings and participation in the academic assessment and institutional effectiveness process (including completion of appropriate surveys and participation in continuous improvement initiatives).
• Successfully complete required new faculty certification training, course-specific technology/pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements.
• Provide periodic required documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, immunizations (as appropriate to the specific college/program), scholarship, and academic/professional experience (e.g., CVs/resumes).
• Work closely with Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty (as appropriate).
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in CTU's Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests.
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smart phones/tablets).

Required Experience

• Master’s (or higher) in cybersecurity / closely related field orany discipline + 18 grad credits in cyber
• 3 + years recenthands-on security experience aligned to NICE work roles
• At least onemajor certification (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, or Security+)
• Proven online-teaching skills: daily LMS check-ins, 24-hr response to questions, grades posted ≤ 5 days
• Commit to lead one live virtual chat each week and maintain webcam/audio presence
• Comfortable delivering pre-built content and enriching with fresh, real-world examples
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current (conferences, new certifications, threat-intel contributions)
• Adhere to FERPA, accessibility and academic-integrity policies
• Inclusive, adult-learning-focused pedagogy that supports diverse, non-traditional learners

Preferred Experience

• Doctorate or multiple advanced certifications (e.g., OSCP, GCFA, SC-100)
• Specialties in Cloud, OT/ICS, forensics, or threat intel for elective coverage
• Experience coaching CTF/CCDC teams

What we offer*

CTU generally compensates its Adjunct Faculty on a per quarter credit hour rate that takes into consideration a variety of factors, including campus (online and campus), degree level (undergraduate and graduate), and faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $331.50 - $603.64 credit hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement (possible)

*Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.

About Colorado Technical University (CTU)

For 55 years, Colorado Technical University has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With nearly 80 degree programs and concentrations in which students can pursue a variety of degrees at the Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral level. CTU providesflexible online classes, accessible through the Virtual Campus and the innovative, award winning CTU Mobile app. CTU has two brick and mortar campus locations in Colorado Springs and Denver South, Colorado. With the help of faculty and industry professionals, CTU has awarded over 109,000 degrees to traditional campus and online students since 1965. For more information about CTU, visit www.coloradotech.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Technical University is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and considers all persons without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.