Adjunct Faculty - Cybersecurity (AI Governance, Risk & Auditing)

Touro University New York • New York, NY

2d • $5,200 - $6,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Touro University's Graduate School of Technology seeks Adjunct Faculty – Cybersecurity (AI Governance, Risk & Auditing) to teach graduate-level cybersecurity courses focused on AI governance, risk management, and auditing. The ideal candidate brings expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, compliance, and emerging AI regulatory landscapes, with the ability to translate governance concepts into applied, workforce-ready skills. The courses cover foundational cybersecurity frameworks, AI-specific governance models, risk assessment, compliance principles, and auditing techniques for both traditional IT and AI systems. The role involves teaching in an asynchronous online format with required in-person engagement, facilitating applied learning, guiding students through real-world workflows, providing feedback, and maintaining course materials.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution required.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or similar
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), auditing, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience working with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, RMF) and/or compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53)
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and regulatory trends, including NIST AI RMF or equivalent
• Experience conducting or supporting audits, risk assessments, or compliance initiatives
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and governance practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing professional reports and documentation
• Ability to teach in an asynchronous online environment using an LMS (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Commitment to student engagement, timely feedback, and academic integrity

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate cybersecurity courses in an asynchronous online format with required in-person engagement
• Facilitate applied learning through case studies, audit simulations, and governance-based exercises
• Guide students through real-world risk management, compliance, and audit workflows
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on assignments and assessments
• Support development of professional documentation, reporting, and governance communication skills
• Maintain and update course materials within the learning management system (LMS)
• Align instruction with evolving regulatory standards and industry frameworks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level