Adjunct, Cybersecurity

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.

Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.

For this position, a demonstratable knowledge of cybersecurity and networking is necessary. Such knowledge includes industry experience with user access controls, data governance, identity management, cloud data loss prevention, and network and server security. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  

• 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 or refers students to appropriate resources 
• Assesses students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner 
• Engages students face-to-face and through electronic communications  
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others   
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives  
• Builds positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community  
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments  
• Provides recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction, and division operations  
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities  
• Adheres to Alvin Community College’s policies and procedures
• Attends institutional meetings as required  
• Other related duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent typically works in a classroom environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a classroom. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

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.

EDUCATION

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years’ industry experience computer networking or related field 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Computer/network hardware, architecture, and network infrastructure
• Computer Administrative Skills 
• Experience with Firewall and security devices
• File and database encryption
• Incident and vulnerability management

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