Adjunct, Cybersecurity

Position Overview 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. Responsibilities 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 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. Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations. Demonstrate commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral. Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution. Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources. Assist in the recruitment and retention of students. Advise students in academic matters or refer students to appropriate resources. Assess students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keep them informed of their progress in a timely manner. Engage students face‑to‑face and through electronic communications. Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Assist in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives. Build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community. Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments. Provide recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction, and division operations. Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities. Adhere to Alvin College’s policies and procedures. Attend institutional meetings as required. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment The incumbent typically works in a classroom environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed. The noise level is typical of a classroom. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day. May have remote teaching environments and occasional travel for conferences or training. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Required Qualifications Associate degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, networking, computer engineering, or related field. Minimum of three years of non‑teaching work experience in an industry specifically related to: Security Operations (SOC) Incident Response / Digital Forensics Network Security / Cloud Security Risk Management / Compliance Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking Bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, computer-based information systems, or related field. Prior teaching experience at a community college or university. Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas). Prior online teaching experience and online/distance education. Bilingual – English/Spanish. Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), macOS. Networking: TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD‑WAN. Security Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, Splunk. Cloud & Virtualization: AWS/Azure Security, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes. Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash. Emerging Trends: AI in Cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture, IoT Security. Certificates Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP. CompTIA: Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+.

ISC‑2: CISSP, CCSP, SSCP.

GIAC: GSEC, GPEN, GCIH, GCFA.

Cisco: CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CyberOps. EC‑Council: CEH, ECSA, CHFI. Cloud Security: CCSK, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security. Other: CISM, CRISC, Pentest+, eJPT. Additional Information Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check. 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. Please refer to the NACES website for further information: #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvin College