Adjunct Professor - Computing

About This Role

This adjunct faculty position teaches assigned courses within the Desktop and Server Administrator program, focusing on various computing topics. The role involves instructing students in the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, operating systems, networks, servers, virtual environments, and cloud services. It suits an instructor who can guide students in identifying security threats, responding to incidents, recovering from vulnerabilities, and applying industry-standard security practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses within the Desktop and Server Administrator program, which may include CompTIA Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, and CySA+
• Conduct lectures, lead discussions, facilitate hands-on labs, and provide course materials
• Connect instruction to approved course objectives and current certification standards
• Assess student work while providing timely feedback
• Demonstrate the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, operating systems, networks, servers, virtual environments, and cloud services
• Guide students in identifying security threats, responding to incidents, recovering from vulnerabilities, and applying industry-standard security practices
• Prepare lessons, activities, assessments, and lab exercises
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and course records
• Communicate with program staff regarding student progress and instructional needs
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment
• Complete required onboarding and training
• Remain current with CompTIA objectives, emerging technologies, instructional methods, and industry practices through relevant professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, or a closely related field. Directly related experience may be accepted as a substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis
• Current CompTIA certification aligned with the assigned subject area, or the ability to obtain the required certification upon hire. Relevant certifications may include Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, or CySA+
• Professional experience supporting computer hardware, networks, Windows systems, servers, cybersecurity operations, virtualization, or cloud environments
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and provide effective hands-on demonstrations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use instructional technology and maintain required course documentation

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