Adjunct - Information Systems Technology: Cybersecurity

$116,230 - $116,230/Yr

Columbus State Community College - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Adjunct position in Information Systems Technology: Cybersecurity at Columbus State Community College is designed to provide quality instruction while maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. The primary focus of this role is on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students effectively. The Adjunct instructor will be responsible for delivering courses as assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members, ensuring that the curriculum is inclusive and embraces diversity in all forms. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of students with complex material. In this role, the instructor will teach assigned courses according to the schedule, design curriculum that fosters talent in students, and model inclusive teaching strategies. The instructor must consider the individual differences of students to create and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Additionally, the instructor will participate in identifying students with academic needs and respond by utilizing appropriate resources. Effective use of technology is essential, as the instructor will communicate expectations regarding technology use to students and maintain accurate records in accordance with departmental policies. The Adjunct instructor will also create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, and academic challenge. This includes engaging with students both inside and outside the classroom and referring them to appropriate support services when necessary. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all students feel valued and can contribute to their full potential. The instructor will help identify areas of opportunity and systemic concerns related to discrimination and will promote an inclusive curriculum design. The position requires attendance at all required meetings and trainings, and the instructor must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The working conditions are typical of an office and classroom environment, with regular exposure to moderate noise levels. Compensation for this position is set at $55.88 per contact hour.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.
• Designs curriculum that embraces diversity and fosters talent in students.
• Models inclusive teaching strategies and considers individual differences of students.
• Participates in identifying students with academic needs and utilizes appropriate resources.
• Uses technology effectively to communicate expectations to students.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and submits grades timely according to college policies.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that meet departmental and college requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department and leadership regarding teaching duties and professional development.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning.
• Refers students to appropriate academic support services available at the college.
• Ensures a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least two years of recent professional cybersecurity-related experience.
• Teaching experience in areas such as ethical hacking, application security, cloud infrastructure security, endpoint security, or security-related programming.
• Ability to teach during days, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant IT certification is helpful but not required.