Cybersecurity Faculty, Adjunct

Date November 26, 2024

Position Vacancy Announcements

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Grade / Level / Family / Range

Salary Range : $2,000 - $3,500

Reports to

Program Director

Job Description

Summary / objective

The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment at SUNO.

As such, faculty of the program are expected to be committed to the standards of teaching excellence. This requirement will include the ability teach undergraduate courses which may include evening, weekend and / or hybrid courses; advise students; engage in teaching practices with an acute focus on documenting student learning; serve on faculty committees; attend departmental, faculty and other meetings, attend College convocations.

Our adjunct cybersecurity faculty serve to augment the regular faculty. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and core computing courses. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds and teaching experience in cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, programming, Linux, penetration testing, cloud security, cyber analytics, cyber risk management, cyber operations, contingency planning, and security architecture. In addition to

teaching excellence, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity and

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator and mentor.

2. Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog course descriptions and academic specifications.

3. Furnish each student and the chair's office with a course syllabus, which follows the prescribed format, including evaluation procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance, and other policies consistent with university procedures.

4. Keep accurate and up-to-date records on all students.

5. Submit grade reports on or before deadlines according to college procedures.

6. Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance.

7. Collaborate with cybersecurity faculty to deliver high-quality instruction.

8. Deliver content in online and / or hybrid formats.

9. May be assigned to supervise students during cyber competitions.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Develop positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to develop a sense of teamwork.
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

Required education and experience

participate in service to the community and institution.

Preferred education and experience

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws,

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based

on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or

mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or

military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable

state and federal laws.

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion,

the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or

other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes

reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable

accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform

essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.