Adjunct Instructor of Cybersecurity and Computer Science

The Cybersecurity and Computer Science Department at North Greenville University is receiving applications for online adjunct faculty positions. Candidates applying for this position must hold a Masters degree, in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.  Candidates must also have industry experience in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related fields.  Adjunct instructors teach courses in programming, data structures, operating systems, networks, network security, architecture, and software engineering. Preference will be given to those with experience teaching online at the undergraduate level. Faculty are expected to integrate their personal faith and Christian worldview into course material. NGU professors are expected to be committed Christians who are role models in their faith and ethics.

North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Members of the NGU faculty are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, are role models in their piety and ethics, maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation, and mentor students academically and spiritually. They are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview and are expected to teach in accordance with, and not contrary to the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing. All employees of NGU are required to abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol.

As part of the application, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and transcripts, and the contact information for two professional references, and one reference from a leader in your church.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach cybersecurity courses as assigned.
• Be available to support students academically and spiritually.
• Participate in departmental-, college-, and university-level meetings as availability permits.
• Ensure the security of assessment tools and confidential documentation.
• Effectively utilize and monitor the learning management systems.
• Appropriately maintain student records, grades, and attendance to ensure accuracy.
• Consistently meet all university deadlines for syllabi and grade submission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters, or equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Certifications in cybersecurity or information technology are highly preferred.
• Passion for teaching and making a difference in students’ lives required.
• Verifiable prior teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Industry experience in information technology or cybersecurity required.
• Understand and comply with FERPA regulations.
• Must support NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and character in keeping with a biblical model.

Physical Requirements

• Visual Abilities:  Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system.
• Hearing:   Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Talking:  Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately or quickly.

• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions

TRAVEL

Regular travel to campus is not required.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS and schedule 

This position is subject to the university’s background check policy.

This is a full-time, nine-month position in the Cybersecurity and Computer Science Department. Department faculty report to their department chair, who reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, who reports to the provost.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Nigel Basta, department chair, at nigel.basta@ngu.edu.

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply Now button. https://ngu.edu/life-at-ngu/jobs-at-ngu/#panel5632