Adjunct Faculty Cybersecurity

The instructor should be available to teach during the day and/or evenings as needed by the program. Must feel comfortable using learning management systems (Canvas) in the delivery of courses; Must be able to utilize and maintain lab equipment; Must be able to adapt teaching methods to meet the varying needs and interests of students; Must be able to administer and grade tests, evaluate students, prepare weekly classes and performance testing based on the course curriculum; Must demonstrate a working knowledge and appreciation of Cybersecurity and Digital forensics tools and practices used in industry; Must be able to explain the safe and proper use of tools and equipment used in industry; Must be able to deliver curriculum on campus.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related field. Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Exterro ACE, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Security+, certifications. A minimum of three years of industry experience; ability to operate a computer to post syllabus, grades, and attendance. 

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, or closely related field; Prior college-level teaching experience, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), Chip off certifications and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) certifications. 

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references.    Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.