Adjunct, Cybersecurity Job at Alvin Community College in Pearland

Salary: See Position Description Location : Varies: Main campus/Online/ Alvin ISD/ Danbury ISD/ Pearland ISD High Schools/ UHCL-Pearland/ TDCJ Job Type: Part-time (Adjunct) pay based on contact hours Job Number: FY2425-042 Department: Workforce & Strategic Initiatives Division: Career & Technical Programs Opening Date: 10/01/2024 Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Summary This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. APPLICATION STATUS Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. ACC will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information (). Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check. Essential Duties For this position, a demonstratable knowledge of cybersecurity and networking is necessary. Such knowledge includes industry experience with user access controls, data governance, identity management, cloud data loss prevention, and network and server security. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Instructs and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations Possesses a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources Assists in the recruitment and retention of students Advises students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources Assesses students' performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner Engages students face-to-face and through electronic communications Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives Builds positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments Provides recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction, and division operations Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities Adheres to Alvin Community College's policies and procedures Attends institutional meetings as required Other related duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent typically works in a classroom environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a classroom. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION Highschool Diploma or GED Three (3) years' industry experience computer networking or related field KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Computer/network hardware, architecture, and network infrastructure Computer Administrative Skills Experience with Firewall and security devices File and database encryption Incident and vulnerability management Preferences PREFERRED: Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or computer-based information systems, or related field Welcome to Alvin , Texas Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike. The College Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development. Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Vision Statement "Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development." Mission Statement "Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves." Benefits Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements. 01 I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Yes No 02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 03 Do you have an Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or computer-based information systems, or related field? Yes No 04 Do you have three (3) years industry experience computer networking or related field? Yes No 05 What is your teaching availability? Please select all that apply. ACC Main Campus ACC Online Dual credit courses at Alvin ISD campuses Evening classes at Shadow Creek campus Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) locations University of Houston-Clear Lake (Pearland) campus Dual credit courses at Danbury High School Dual credit courses at Pearland ISD campuses Day Classes Evening Classes 06 I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format. Yes No Required Question