Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity

Strategic Education, Inc

. Teach assigned undergraduate/graduate cybersecurity courses using a pre-designed curriculum .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,300 - $3,100 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching cybersecurity courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, utilizing both in-person and online modalities. Proficient in curriculum enhancement, academic evaluation, and fostering strong faculty-student relationships.

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Doctorate Degree In CybersecurityEC-Council CEH CertificationOnline Teaching ExperienceProficient With Microsoft OfficeKnowledge Of Academic Technology

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic EvaluationOral Presentation SkillsTime ManagementTeaching Experience

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching And MentoringOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

EC-Council CEH CertificationCHFI Certification

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityHigher EducationFaculty PoliciesStudent FeedbackCurriculum Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach assigned undergraduate/graduate cybersecurity courses using a pre-designed curriculum
Teach in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities
Conduct 11 in-person meeting sessions of 2 hours weekly at a designated Strayer University campus
Maintain assigned office hours
Enhance curriculum effectiveness using technology and videos
Use the online learning platform for the online course component
Provide timely student feedback through email, phone, text, and office hours
Establish evaluation standards and ensure students understand them
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before weekly in-person sessions
Coach and mentor students while fostering a strong faculty-student relationship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science required
EC-Council CEH or CHFI certification required
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology
Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience strongly preferred
Preferred professional experience in cybersecurity
Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s)
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Mobility within the office, including movement from floor to floor
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees