CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

This position is eligible for a High Demand Stipend. All Adjunct and Moonlighting Cybersecurity Technology Faculty will receive an additional $6.00 per contact hour. This agreement is in effect through June 30, 2025.

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions as adjunct (part-time) instructors. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom.

This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis. Classroom instruction may be scheduled at Bates Central Campus as well as online.

The Cybersecurity Technology Instructor is responsible for providing instruction to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in cybersecurity technology and related positions in business and industry or transfer towards a bachelor degree in security. Cybersecurity Technology Instructors report to the Central Campus Dean of Instruction. Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach courses in cybersecurity and related subjects in the form of lecture and laboratory activities in areas relating to the degree and certificate programs within the department.
• Develop, deliver and maintain appropriate curriculum ensuring that the programs of study are consistent with current industry standards across the range of the information technology programs, working with peer faculty.
• Acquire and maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. 
• Actively contribute to and participate in departmental initiatives and college-wide governance activities. 
• Use effective teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, lab-based instruction or online/web enhanced instruction and supervise work-based learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to student concerns and provide assistance or referrals in accordance with college procedures and resources.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe working condition.
• Maintain records of all “shop job” instructional projects.
• Assist in the identification, development and maintenance of an advisory committee appropriate to the specific area of instruction.
• Undertake continuous professional development, licensure or other activities to maintain educational certification and meet industry standards and requirements for the program.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression. 
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records. 
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures. 
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program. 
• Participate actively and collaboratively in student recruitment.
  
  

Non-Essential/Other Function
 

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.  Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion,?and progression.  
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records. 
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.  
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc. 
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs. 

 
Supervisory Responsibilities  

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position. 
• This position is required to work on campus 
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union. 
• Following date of hire, all full-time faculty and all part-time faculty working two-thirds of a full-time load for more than three quarters (20 hours per week) must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.  

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Maintain first aid/CPR

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in computer science or a closely related information systems or business degree with significant coursework in information systems application; and
• Five (5) years industry experience applying cybersecurity in business and industry including experience with PC maintenance and LAN’s; and
• One or more IT industry certifications such as COMPTIA A , Network , CCNA, etc.

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by the Human Resources Office for comparability.   
 
Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in computer science or a closely related information systems or business degree with significant coursework in information systems application.

• Experience establishing or delivering accredited Information technology/computer science curriculum.
• Experience teaching in higher education institution.
• Additional appropriate industry certifications reflecting expertise in networking, software applications, and computer repair and maintenance.
• Additional IT certifications.

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7173, Downtown Campus A326

This recruitment announcement can be changed and/or modified without notice.