Ethical Hacking, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach onsite at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, in the School of Cybersecurity & Information Technology. The role involves teaching Ethical Hacking (CMIT 321), focusing on discovering vulnerabilities, recommending solutions for network security, and protecting data. The curriculum emphasizes penetration-testing tools and techniques to safeguard computer networks. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to adult learners, serving approximately 90,000 students globally, with a significant population of active-duty military, reservists, veterans, and their families. The university values a "Students First" approach and operates as a global, 24-hour institution.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Must have an ACTIVE and CURRENT CERTIFICATE in CCNA, Linux, or CEH.
- Professional experience in Computer Networking and Security
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. (Note: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates and 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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
