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Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity

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Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity Location

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041. Commitment to Mission

Uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) by demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees. Cultural Beliefs

One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning Qualities of Excellence

As faculty, create a culture of learning, safety, and global citizenship through compassion, innovation, and inclusive practices. Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training to 80,000+ students each semester, focusing on Visual Communication, Information Technology, Cyber Security, and related fields. Job Description

Purpose and Scope: Teach and develop courses to facilitate student learning within the curriculum, contributing to the educational environment of LSC and the community. Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, with a maximum of five classes per academic year. Essential Job Functions

Teach Cybersecurity courses at various times and locations. Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material. Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner. Use a course syllabus following institutional guidelines. Meet with and advise students by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods. Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform them of progress. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required. Perform additional reasonable duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content. Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people. Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, and adult learning methodologies. Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic lifelong learning. Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and technology integration. Use effective strategies to engage students in their learning. Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. No special physical demands are required. Work Schedule and Conditions

Use PC workstations, calculators, phones, and general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed. Work in climate‑controlled classroom or lab environments. Hours vary by class time; instructors must be available outside of class instruction. Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, engineering, business/computer-related fields, or related field. Three years of non‑teaching work experience or industry certifications. Salary

$55.44 per contact hour. Benefits Marketing Statement

Supportive, collegial work environment, work/life balance, tuition waiver, tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more. EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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