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Part Time Faculty - BAS Cybersecurity

Highline Community College Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, WA

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$1,361 - $1,457/mo Part time Adjunct Adjunct Instructor Cybersecurity Instruction

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Job Description

Highline Community College is seeking part-time faculty to support the Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program with weekday evening instruction onsite in Des Moines, WA.

Responsibilities

Teach upper-division courses in the Cybersecurity BAS program
Deliver instruction for scheduled weekday evening assignments on the main campus in Des Moines, WA
Demonstrate proficiency teaching in in-person and flexible course delivery modalities, including HyFlex, hybrid, and synchronous/asynchronous online
Participate in department, division, and college initiatives
Maintain current industry and academic competence through ongoing professional development in teaching and cybersecurity

Requirements

Master’s degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (pending degrees must be verified by a letter from the granting institution)
OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus relevant industry experience and professional cybersecurity certifications, as permitted by Washington State Vocational Certification standards for applied bachelor’s programs
Ability to assess student-learning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction
Ability to plan, organize, and create an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment using research-based practices for teaching and assessment
Ability to foster student inquiry and critical thinking, including encouraging students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, and challenge assumptions
Ability to design curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment relevant to students, valuing prior knowledge and enabling students to demonstrate learning in multiple ways as appropriate to the discipline
Ability to convey information and expectations clearly, listen carefully, encourage communication, and maintain professionalism with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy
Ability to be professional, honest, and ethical in course content selection and delivery

Desired Qualifications

Community or technical college teaching experience, particularly within a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program
Experience teaching upper-division cybersecurity courses (examples listed in the posting): network security, digital forensics, incident response, penetration testing, cloud security, governance/risk/compliance across in-person, hybrid, and flexible modalities
Relevant active industry certifications (examples listed in the posting): CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or similar
Practical professional experience in cybersecurity or information security
Demonstrated experience working with students from all cultural backgrounds, including adult learners balancing evening coursework with professional obligations
Academic training or experience in outcome-based assessment, hands-on virtual lab environments, and curriculum design

Salary

USD 1,361.98 to 1,457.47 per credit hour
Salary based on initial placement, work experience, and the number of assigned credits

Open, Continuous Application Process

Open, continuous application process for part-time faculty positions in the Cybersecurity BAS program
Department coordinator reviews applications to fill staffing needs as they arise
Vacancies may be identified ahead of time or occur with little notice for backfilling unanticipated openings
There may be times when the department is not actively hiring for adjunct faculty
Highline College is actively seeking part-time Cybersecurity BAS faculty

Application Procedure

Online application must include two attachments to be considered complete:
- Detailed resume addressing the minimum qualifications
- Letter of application (two-page maximum, recommended) addressing ability to meet faculty-wide skills and abilities, and desired qualifications where applicable
Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees:
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted
- Official transcripts required upon employment

Additional Information

Section “2.5 Part-Time Faculty Placement and Salary” of the current collective bargaining agreement provides additional salary placement information
Applicants must disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at current and past employment, as required under Washington state law
Appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process

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