Cybersecurity Technology - SecurityX & AI, 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. UMGC is one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), a mission-driven institution guided by seven core values, with "Students First" at the top. UMGC serves 90,000 students globally, demonstrating a commitment to adult learners since 1947 by offering flexibility and options. The typical UMGC student is an adult learner balancing a career, family, and other priorities, with roughly 80% working full time, half being parents, and half minority students, all seeking to advance their education, families, and professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually, and is proud of its military heritage. As an adjunct faculty member, you will be a scholar-practitioner, actively engaged in your field, and dedicated to helping the next generation of professionals grow in knowledge and expertise through education.

Requirements

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Professional experience in Cybersecurity or related field
Required certifications such as SecurityX and/or SecAI+
Successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred

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.
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.
Salary Commensurate with Experience.
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour
Opportunities for growth and advancement.