PartTime Lecturer Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Southern California Institute of Technology; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Southern California Institute of Technology is looking for part-time adjunct faculty to teach diploma and bachelor's level courses in Information Technology, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity. Candidates should have expertise in online instruction and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

The position entails instructing on various IT topics, developing lesson plans, and assessing student performance. Master's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, information systems, cybersecurity or closely related fields.
• 5 or more years of professional experience.
• Teaching experience at an accredited college strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on IT/IS/Cybersecurity topics including Linux and Networking Fundamentals.
• Develop lesson plans and assess student work.
• Participate in meetings to discuss curricular issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Online instruction

Expertise in IT/IS/Cybersecurity

Education

Master's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Southern California Institute of Technology is seeking part-time, adjunct faculty to instruct diploma (certificate) and bachelors level courses in Information Technology, Information Systems and Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and an ability to instruct remotely in an online environment through a combination of asynchronous and synchronous delivery methods as assigned. Opportunities for in-person instruction in a classroom and laboratory environment is available as well.

Full-time assistant or associate professor opportunities may be available for candidates demonstrating outstanding instructional proficiency and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on IT/IS/Cybersecurity topics to include: Linux Operating System, Networking Fundamentals (Network+ Certification Topics), Computer Fundamentals (A+ Certification Topics), Cisco Systems (CCNA Certification Topics), Cybersecurity (CYSA+ Certification Topics), Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensics, Web Technologies, Databases, Cloud Computing (Amazon AWS), Network Security, Network Infrastructures, and other subjects within the discipline.
• Develop lesson plans, assessments and instructional materials appropriate to the learning objectives of the instructed courses.
• Employ effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement and motivation.
• Assess student work and provide regular and timely feedback as appropriate, including inspection of student lab work.
• Proctor exams and maintain/report grades for the classes taught.
• Regularly communicate with administrative staff as to student course progress and submit student grades as per school policy.
• Participate in meetings to discuss and evaluate curricular issues, and to ensure effective and collaborative decisions across departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, information systems, cybersecurity or closely related fields.
• 5 or more years of professional experience.
• Teaching experience at an accredited college strongly preferred, but not required.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience teaching in a distance learning environment (i.e. online) strongly preferred, but not required.