Adjunct, Cybersecurity

Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency.

Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

(NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

The Cybersecurity instructor must have hands-on experience in cybersecurity and a passion for educating the next generation of professionals. Expertise should include secure programming, ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, cloud security, and threat intelligence. A commitment to student success, innovative teaching methods and staying current with industry trends is essential.

• Deliver engaging instruction in cybersecurity topics to a diverse student population.
• Develop course syllabi, ensuring alignment with industry standards and institutional guidelines.
• Employ a variety of teaching methodologies, including hands-on labs, simulations, and case studies.
• Mentor students, providing academic guidance and career advice.
• Assess student performance through practical exercises, exams and projects.
• Maintain and update course materials to reflect the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Participate in curriculum development, program reviews, and accreditation processes.
• Foster a collaboration through office hours, online communication, and student engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, committees, and institutional goals.
• Stay current with advancements in cybersecurity through professional development and certifications
• Assist student recruitment, retention and placement efforts
• Instructs and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
• Possesses a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of students
• Advises students in academic matters…