Enterprise Route & Switch –Adjunct Faculty - Phoenix, AZ Traditional Campus - (Spring 2027) – College of Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

401(k)

Gym and Fitness Center

Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University Inc. seeks an adjunct IT instructor to teach the Enterprise Route & Switch course at our Phoenix campus for the Spring 2027 semester.

The role involves facilitating lectures, engaging students, and mentoring success in a hands-on environment with modern facilities and smaller class sizes. The ideal candidate has 7+ years as a Network Admin/Engineer, with a Bachelor's or higher in IT; a Master's is preferred, along with CCNA, LAN/WAN, QoS, DMZs, and VoIP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Information Technology or related field.
• Master's in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• 7+ years as Network Admin/Engineer.
• 2–5 years teaching or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom.
• Align instruction with the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• Provide real-world networking experience to support course objectives.

Skills

Network administration

Networking concepts

OSI model

Lecture delivery

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Information Technology

Master's in Information Technology or related field

Tools

CCNA

LAN/WAN

QoS

DMZs

VoIP

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon UniversityThe College of Engineering and Technology employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students to best prepare them for the continuously changing worlds of IT and Engineering. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.Why Work at GCU:Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee401(k)Employee Perks and DiscountsGym and Fitness CenterCanyon Health & Wellness CenterGCU Traditional Campus – Phoenix, AZ:Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 Semester (01/04/2027 - 04/23/2027)Course: Enterprise Route & SwitchThis course focuses on advanced router and switch configuration for use in large and enterprise networks. Topics include dynamic routing, network security and access control, network address translation, wide area network implementations, virtualization, management, design, troubleshooting and automation. Implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including Layer 3 VPN, Infrastructure security, and infrastructure services.What You Will Do:Facilitate classroom lecture and discussionsEngage students in learning course objectives and topicsAssess student performance and mentor success in the classroomProvide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon UniversityWhat You Will Bring:Preferred: Master's in Information Technology or related field. All instructors must have 2-5 years' experience as a Network Admin/Engineer managing network infrastructures in small to midsize enterprises with deep understanding of OSI model.CCNA, LAN/WAN, QoS, DMZs and VOIP experience preferredMinimum: Bachelor's or higher in Information Technology or related field with 7+ years of experience as a Network Admin/Engineer with the skills listed above.Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed aboveYour unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees#gcu #highered #faculty #routeandswitch #CCNA #LAN #WAN #INDLOPESUP