Security in the Cloud, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member teaches Security in the Cloud (CMIT 436) in the Department of Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland Global Campus. The course is a hands-on study of cybersecurity and methods for securing critical assets in cloud environments, applying the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability to digital resources. This role is specifically remote for stateside applicants; applicants must be local, and UMGC does not provide logistical support.

Courses use a standardized, pre-designed model with rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks provided. Faculty focus on mentoring, facilitating learning, and giving high-quality feedback rather than building courses. Teaching is asynchronous, with flexibility over daily hours provided weekly grading, responsiveness, and engagement milestones are met. Courses run in eight-week sessions, are worth three credits, and typically enroll 25–35 students. The role requires substantial engagement throughout the term, supporting students' academic, social, personal, and professional growth. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Computer Networking and Security.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Maintain weekly grading, responsiveness, and engagement milestones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, including a welcome announcement and facilitating discussions.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports and motivates adult learners.
• Stay engaged with learners by responding to inquiries, returning feedback, and posting final grades within expected timeframes.
• Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact students at risk.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Participate in the UMGC faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Online faculty orientation and ongoing cost-free professional development.
• Health care coverage options including medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families; coverage is effective from the first of the month following hire. Adjuncts are not eligible for Maryland-subsidized rates and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
• Pre-designed courses, standardized rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks are provided at no cost to faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree