Lecturer-College of Business, Information Systems and Cyber Security

Lecturer-College of Business, Information Systems and Cyber Security

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12169
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/15/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Varies based upon applicant qualifications, as well as course and program of study.

Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week per course, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume/CV which must outline relevant job experience providing subject matter expertise in the classes they feel qualified/interested in teaching, relevant professional certifications, and past collegiate level teaching experience with course number, name, and institution.
• Recent course evaluations.
• Cover letter specifically listing the course(s) you are qualified to instruct and list them in order of preference to teach.
• Two letters of reference relative to ability to instruct collegiate courses, or contact information for references.

Essential Functions

The Alvarez College of Business, Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security is seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025). This includes information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, cyber analytics, general analytics, and national security courses. The specific hiring needs each semester vary, but we are always seeking to identify a ‘bench' of adjunct instructors qualified to teach, so that we can add sections and instructors as enrollments exceed capacity. Full lists of course offerings within the department are located here:

Undergraduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/business/informationsystemscybersecurity/#courseinventory.

Graduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/business/informationsystemscybersecurity/#courseinventory.

Course syllabi for all undergraduate courses and some graduate courses can be found here: https://bluebook.utsa.edu.

Please note, a terminal degree is highly preferred for graduate course instruction due to accreditation requirements.

Instructors are expected to ensure key learning objectives identified by the department chair and course coordinator are met through classroom instruction and instructional materials. Instructors may personalize their course's curriculum to capitalize on their subject matter expertise. Critical thinking and experiential learning should feature prominently in each course.

The UTSA Teaching & Learning Services team provides instructional resources and workshops to support instructors. A compilation of instruction resources are available at: https://teaching.utsa.edu/category/instructional-strategies/.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field relative to courses of interest and five years of teaching and/or work experience in one or more of the areas of specialization including information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, cyber analytics, general analytics, and national security courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, analytics or a related field.

Additional Information

This posting will remain open to address any needs for the upcoming Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester. People will be hired as their qualifications meet instructional needs. If you meet minimum requirements, your application will be under ongoing review. If you are no longer available, please login to your account and withdraw your application.

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position may require working both remotely in Texas and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments. Preference may be given to Texas residents.

This posting covers the needs of several degree programs in both the department's online and in-residence programs. Instruction for the in-residence program may be in an online forum or in a face-to-face class. We often have offerings in both mediums for each class. See here for various modality options: https://onestop.utsa.edu/registration/class-schedule/modality/. Instructor modality preference is taken into consideration, along with many other factors relative to student success considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.


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