Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking – Adjunct Faculty

Cybersecurity Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits specifically for the?

401(k)

Employee Perks and Discounts

Gym and Fitness Center

Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking at the Phoenix campus for Spring 2027 (01/04/2027 – 04/23/2027).

The position is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, with in-person course delivery on the GCU Traditional Campus. Faculty will lead lectures, facilitate discussions, and mentor students toward hands-on security competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or cybersecurity
• 10+ years of experience designing or implementing security infrastructures, assessments, or risk analysis
• Experience mentoring students and delivering security-focused content

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions related to course objectives
• Support student engagement with course topics and learning goals
• Assess student performance and mentor success within the classroom setting
• Uphold the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission

Skills

Cybersecurity

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Tools

Kali Linux

Microsoft Servers

Linux administration

Network administration

Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking in a face-to-face format at the Phoenix campus. The appointment supports course delivery for the Spring 2027 semester, running 01/04/2027 - 04/23/2027.

On-site Location and Schedule

Phoenix, AZ (onsite). Courses are delivered in person on the GCU Traditional Campus for the Spring 2027 Semester.

Course Focus: Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

This course examines mathematical models for computer security and compares the properties of models used to evaluate hardware, software, and database security. Students also explore how system designs, network protocols, and software engineering practices can introduce vulnerabilities.

Learners develop skills to design, evaluate, ethically hack, and implement appropriate security measures intended to help protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions related to course objectives
• Support student engagement with course topics and learning goals
• Assess student performance and mentor success within the classroom setting
• Serve as a positive example by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirement: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, plus 10+ years of experience designing and/or implementing security infrastructures, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, or risk analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience designing and/or implementing security infrastructures, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, or risk analysis

Additional preferred technical familiarity includes Kali Linux, Microsoft Servers, network administration, and Linux administration.

Certifications

Preference is given to candidates holding CISSP, CEH, CISM, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+.

Relevant Technologies

• Kali Linux
• Microsoft Servers
• CISSP
• CEH
• CISM
• GIAC
• CompTIA Security+

Benefits

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Application Document Requirements

Before submitting your application, attach the following for review:

• Your unofficial transcript showing the earned degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees