Adjunct - Cybersecurity (Special Appointment Faculty)

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Job Summary:

Serves as an academic professional1 delivering courses in the area of computer science. Provides service to and on behalf of the University. Plans and supervises semester activities that meet course objectives, maintains records on and evaluate student performance, assign grade.

Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
• Residence on Oahu for face-to-face course instruction.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or related field
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment

Other Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary. 
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation. 
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.  This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle. Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends. 
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu. 
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Teaching Responsibility (95%)

• Develop a syllabus that includes course activities that meet the requirements of the course, establish appropriate student learning outcomes and provide for appropriate class activities throughout the term.
• Plans and delivers individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Maintain records on student participation and performance and assign course grades in a timely manner.
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of content area, teaching, and learning into instructional practice.
• Incorporates appropriate performance assessments into coursework.
• Understand assessment technology, uses multiple forms of assessments in determining effectiveness, and uses the data to improve practice.
• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair or dean of the college.
• Develop a syllabus of course activities and assessments of learning that meet the requirements of the course description and established institutional, state, and profession standards.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.