Cybersecurity Part-time Instructor Pool 2026-2027

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Position Details

The Department of Information & Technology Management in the John H. Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa is seeking applications for part-time instructors to teach courses in Cybersecurity.  The selected candidate may teach a sequence of courses involving principles of information security, IT infrastructure, network security and ethical hacking.  These courses provide students an overview of the field of information security and include several hands-on projects at the undergraduate level.  Courses are held in a cybersecurity lab.

Responsibilities include:

1.  Teach one or two 4-hour course(s) per semester.  Opportunity for teaching summer courses may exist.

2.  Provide a meeting time for students enrolled in courses.

3.  Modify existing course syllabus with input from the department course coordinator.

4.  Manage online course system for the course (Blackboard) to supplement classroom instructor.

5.  Provide support for any academic accreditation programs (e.g. AACSB, NSA/DHS) to include assurance-of-learning requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

1. A graduate degree is required with at least 18 credit hours in courses related to information security such as: cybersecurity, information assurance/security, network security, management information systems, and computer information systems.

2. Teaching specialization desired in information security principles and network security.

3. Strong preference is given to candidates that possess current professional credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, CEH, network certifications, etc.

4. Strong preference is given to candidates with at least five years of professional experience in the area of information security/cybersecurity, network operations & security, penetration testing.

5.  Candidates must demonstrate excellent speaking, platform and classroom teaching skills.

6.  Demonstrated continuous self-improvement by actively pursuing discipline-related continuing education, professional development, or active participation with professional or academic organizations.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Copy of Undergraduate Transcript

Copy of Graduate Transcript

Additional Information

Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available.  Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.