Adjunct instructor of Information Technology - Remote/Online

ABOUT POINT UNIVERSITY

Point University is a private liberal arts institution that educates our students within a Christian worldview so they are equipped to take their faith into the marketplace and all of life while achieving their professional goals. We are training the next generation of Christian leaders to take the cross to more job sites, churches, industries, and nations than ever before.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support this mission in our online IT and cybersecurity programs, the College of Arts & Sciences is seeking an adjunct instructor in Information Technology. Our curriculum bridges foundational IT and modern cybersecurity, giving students a strong grounding in databases, programming, web technologies, and systems analysis.

We are looking for a dedicated educator who brings academic rigor, real-world industry expertise, and a passion for online pedagogy to the asynchronous classroom. The ideal candidate will equip our students to serve as Christ-centered leaders in the digital workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach asynchronous online undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas:
  • Database Management Systems (MySQL)
  • Foundations of Web Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Systems Analysis and Design
• Foster active student engagement through innovative instructional strategies and a highly responsive online presence.
• Integrate a biblical perspective on technology, ethics, and data stewardship to develop Christ-centered industry leaders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field).
• Experience teaching or facilitating asynchronous online courses using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Commitment to undergraduate education, professional growth, service, and scholarship in a distinctively Christian setting, including full agreement with Point University’s mission, goals, values, and doctrinal statement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Active industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Cisco CCNA, or CISSP).
• Recent industry experience in professional IT operations, architecture, or cybersecurity.
• Experience in curriculum development, course redesign, and academic assessment.
• Experience teaching online within a Christian higher education setting.
• Experience utilizing virtual, cloud-based lab environments (e.g., CompTIA CertMaster, Cisco NetAcad, Red Hat Academy, JBL Cloud Labs, Cengage MindTap, ZyBooks ZyLabs).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Submit a CV/resume, cover letter, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three professional references (name, email, phone).