Part Time - Cybersecurity - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg's School of Business Administration, Technology Department, seeks part-time lecturers to teach Cybersecurity courses for the Spring 2027 and beyond. Roles are non-tenure-track for one semester with possible reappointment, on campus, and involve preparing lessons, evaluating students, and maintaining office hours.

Candidates should have a Master’s in Cybersecurity/IT or related field; industry certifications are encouraged and college-level teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Cybersecurity industry certifications are encouraged.
• College-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses per semester on campus related to the Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations undergraduate program.
• Prepare course lessons, evaluate students, hold regular office hours, and become proficient with Canvas.
• Work with diverse populations and audiences.
• Submit student progress reports throughout the semester.
• Respond to administration and student emails.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Network administration

Threat analysis

Programming

Database design

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

The School of Business Administration Technology Department at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking part-time lecturers to teach courses in our Cybersecurity major for the Spring 2027 Semester and beyond. These openings are for one semester and are non-tenure-track, with the possibility of reappointment.

Job Duties

• Part-time instructors typically teach one or two courses per semester on campus related to the Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations undergraduate program. Part-time lecturers prepare course lessons, evaluate students, hold regular office hours, and are expected to become proficient with Canvas, the University’s learning management system.
• We are seeking candidates with experience in areas such as cybersecurity, risk management, network administration, threat analysis, programming, database design, and other cybersecurity-related areas. We're looking for people who complement our strengths and bring expertise in cybersecurity and IT applications in business.
• Successful candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse populations and audiences.
• Submit student progress reports throughout the semester.
• Respond to administration and student emails.

Requirements And Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity industry certifications are encouraged.
• College-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. Candidates should upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume and a letter of application indicating area(s) of interest. In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

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