Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Adjunct Instructor

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

401(k)

Employee perks and discounts

Gym and Fitness Center

Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking an adjunct instructor for an in-person course in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking at the Phoenix campus for Spring 2027. You will deliver lectures, lead discussions, and mentor students through lab activities and assessments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in IT/Cybersecurity (or closely related field) with 2–5 years of hands-on security experience and relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, CISM, GIAC, or Security+).

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred with 2-5 years of experience designing and/or implementing security infrastructures, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, or risk analysis.
• Minimum: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience designing and/or implementing security infrastructures, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, or risk analysis.
• Skilled in Kali Linux, Microsoft Servers, network admin, and Linux admin.
• Preference given to CISSP, CEH, CISM, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions.
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Skills

Kali Linux

Microsoft Servers

Network administration

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking an adjunct instructor for an in-person course in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking at the Phoenix campus for Spring 2027. You will deliver lectures, lead discussions, and mentor students through lab activities and assessments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in IT/Cybersecurity (or closely related field) with 2–5 years of hands-on security experience and relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, CISM, GIAC, or Security+).