Cybersecurity Adjunct Faculty Pool

Overview

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. HCC is recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For honor recipient for 12 consecutive years, 2009–2020.

Howard Community College is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title: Cybersecurity Adjunct Faculty Pool

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Part Time

Hours Per Week: Varies: 3 to 6 Hours

Work Schedule: Dependent on Teaching Modality

Position Salary Range: See Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates

The Business, Engineering, & Technology (BET) Division at Howard Community College is seeking individuals who would like to apply for adjunct (part-time) faculty in Cyber Security and Network Security. This pool will be utilized to fill part-time openings to fill available sections. Courses taught as part of this program include:

• CMSY-158 (Fundamentals and Practice for the Network+ Exam)
• CMSY-176 (Cybersecurity Fundamentals/Practice)
• CMSY-262 (Encryption and Secure Communications)
• CMSY-263 (Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense)
• C MSY-266 (Cybersecurity Analysis and IDPS).

Courses are offered in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, scheduled remote, flexible online (asynchronous), or hybrid. HCC is a place where you can share your knowledge with the next generation of students. Join our team of dedicated instructors to inspire and educate the next generation of technologists and earn additional income while conveying your passion and expertise to a diverse and motivated student population.

• Teaching of courses including CMSY-158
  , CMSY-176
  , CMSY-262
  , CMSY-263
  , or CMSY-266 (Cybersecurity Analysis and IDPS).
• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in alignment with course objectives.
• Use applicable technology and pedagogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete required institutional trainings and professional development.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Plan and deliver appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department.
• Inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain an up-to-date electronic grade book and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course.
• Participate in departmental evaluation, program assessment, course assessment and external designation/accreditation processes as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students, including timely replies to student emails. Use the assigned HCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Obtain and maintain certifications as required by 3rd party content providers.

Bachelor's degree

3

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Preferred technical qualifications include certifications including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Pen Test+, CompTIA CySA+, ISC2 CISSP, SANS/GIAC, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA, CCNP.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, AWS are strongly desired.
• Experience teaching at a community college preferred.

Physical Demand Summary (not specified)

Division:  and Learning (Div) - NEW

Department: , Science, & Technology HST - NEW

Posting Number: NB215P

Number of Vacancies: 10

Best Consideration Date: 08/04/2025

Job Open Date: 06/18/2025

Job Close Date:

Continuous Recruitment? Yes

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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