Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

1d • Remote

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely in the Cybersecurity Management and Policy Program, specifically the course Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers (CSIA 300). This course provides a survey of cybersecurity principles, practices, and strategies essential for leaders and managers to become strategic partners in establishing, managing, and governing an enterprise's cybersecurity program. The goal is to foster an understanding of how cybersecurity supports key business objectives and to develop the soft skills necessary for leadership or managerial roles. Topics covered include cybersecurity fundamentals, enterprise IT governance, security controls, data security, information life cycle, intellectual property protections, privacy laws and regulations, security education, training, and awareness, and the importance of cooperation between business units and the cybersecurity program. UMGC is a mission-driven institution, one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland, serving 90,000 students globally. It is a 24-hour institution committed to adult learners, with a significant portion being active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members. The adjunct faculty role involves actively engaging students, guiding collaboration, providing constructive feedback, demonstrating subject-matter expertise, and contributing to curricular improvements. New faculty are required to complete a two-week online new faculty orientation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Cybersecurity or related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education
• CISSP certification
• CISA certification
• CISM certification
• IPP certification
• CRISC certification
• CCISO certification

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees