Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Job Type: Part Time - 10 Months Posted On: Wed May 27 2026 Job Description:
The School of Applied Engineering Technology is pleased to invite applications for Adjunct Faculty in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems disciplines. Major responsibilities of this position include college-level teaching of Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems lecture and laboratory courses in such content areas as cybersecurity, networking, computer administration concepts, programming, software engineering, computer architecture, and several other areas.
The successful candidate will be qualified to teach several of the following classes. See Programs: Cybersecurity (A.S.) - SUNY Onondaga Community College; Computer Science (A.S.); Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.)
CFS-140 Computer Forensics & Security
CFS-232 Cyber Crimes
CIS-170 Network Fundamentals
CIS-270 Routing & Switching
CIS-286 Systems Analysis and Design
CSC-110 Program Design & Development (Introductory C++)
CSC-111 Fundamentals of Computing I (Java)
CSC-112 Fundamentals of Computing II (Java)
CSC-211 Computer System Organization
CSC-220 Foundations of Computer Science
CSC-221 Software Engineering
CSC-250 Server Administration
CSC-263 C++ Programming (Advanced C++)
CSC-280 Python Programming
CYB-101 Computer Security
CYB-232 Cybercrime
CYB-250 Server Administration
Other technical courses as necessary
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Be responsive to student questions and available for student support.
Use appropriate technology to enhance learning.
Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives.
Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion.
Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes.
Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester; and,
Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
OR
Master's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
OR
Industry recognized professional license or certification; with a minimum of 3 years of full-time employment in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
OR
Doctorate from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Background in teaching college level courses in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
Demonstrated connections with local industry in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Familiar with some or all of the following software programs:
Programming Languages - Java, C++ and Python
Networking
Network Security
Additional Information:
Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.
