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Cybersecurity Adjunct Faculty Pool at Howard Community College – Columbia, Maryland

Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland, 21045, United States
Posted on Oct 15, 2025

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About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position TitleCybersecurity Adjunct Faculty Pool
FLSANon-Exempt
FT/PTPart Time
Hours Per WeekVaries: 3 to 6 Hours
Work ScheduleDependent on Teaching Modality
Position Salary RangeSee Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates
Summary
The Business, Engineering, & Technology (BET) Division at Howard Community College is seeking individuals who would like to apply for adjunct (part-time) faculty in Cyber Security and Network Security. This pool will be utilized to fill part-time openings to fill available sections.

Courses taught as part of this program include:
  • CMSY-158 (Fundamentals and Practice for the Network+ Exam)
  • CMSY-176 (Cybersecurity Fundamentals/Practice)
  • CMSY-262 (Encryption and Secure Communications)
  • CMSY-263 (Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense)
  • CMSY-266 (Cybersecurity Analysis and IDPS).

Courses are offered in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, scheduled remote, flexible online (asynchronous), or hybrid.

HCC is a place where you can share your knowledge with the next generation of students. Join our team of dedicated instructors to inspire and educate the next generation of technologists and earn additional income while conveying your passion and expertise to a diverse and motivated student population.
Essential Role Responsibilities
  • Teaching of courses including CMSY-158 (Fundamentals and Practice for the Network+ Exam), CMSY-176 (Cybersecurity Fundamentals/Practice), CMSY-262 (Encryption and Secure Communications), CMSY-263 (Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense), or CMSY-266 (Cybersecurity Analysis and IDPS).
  • Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in alignment with course objectives.
  • Use applicable technology and pedagogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
  • Complete required institutional trainings and professional development.
  • Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
  • Plan and deliver appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
  • Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department
  • Inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
  • Maintain an up-to-date electronic grade book and enter final grades by the established due date.
  • Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course.
  • Participate in departmental evaluation, program assessment, course assessment and external designation/accreditation processes as needed.
  • Maintain regular communication with students, including timely replies to student emails. Use the assigned HCC email for communication with the department and with students.
  • Obtain and maintain certifications as required by 3rd party content providers.
Minimum Education RequiredBachelor’s degree
Experience Required3
Preferred Experience
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Preferred technical qualifications include certifications including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, ISC2 CISSP, SANS/GIAC, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA, CCNP.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, AWS are strongly desired
  • Experience teaching at a community college preferred.
Physical Demand Summary
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Departmentxxxxx_Health, Science, & Technology HST - NEW
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberNB215P
Number of Vacancies10
Best Consideration Date08/04/2025
Job Open Date06/18/2025
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postingshttps://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5068
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Which industry certifications/licenses do you bring to this position, if any?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you available to teach during daytime/business hours (8am to 5pm)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you available to work weekends?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have work experience as a cybersecurity professional?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have experience teaching or training in cybersecurity fields?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland which include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., & Pennsylvania are eligible for work at HCC. Do you live in the commutable area or are you willing to relocate at your own expense, if offered the position?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcripts

Job Location

Columbia, Maryland, 21045, United States

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