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

University of Maryland Global Campus

1d • $806 - $1,645 • Remote

About The Position

The University of Maryland Global Campus is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers (CSIA 300) remotely to stateside students. The course surveys cybersecurity principles, practices, and strategies that help leaders and managers become strategic partners in establishing, managing, and governing an enterprise cybersecurity program. Topics include cybersecurity fundamentals, enterprise IT governance and security controls, data security, information life cycles, intellectual property protections, privacy laws and regulations, security education and awareness, and collaboration between business units and cybersecurity programs.

Courses use a standardized, pre-designed model with rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks provided. Faculty focus on mentoring students, facilitating learning, and providing feedback rather than designing courses. Teaching is asynchronous, with flexibility in daily scheduling provided weekly grading, responsiveness, and engagement milestones are met. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing professional development.

The position involves teaching eight-week, three-credit sessions, typically with 25–35 students. It requires a substantial commitment to students’ academic, social, personal, and professional growth throughout each term. Applicants must be local to the stateside teaching opportunity; UMGC does not provide logistical support. Applicants must maintain their own legal status in the country where they apply to teach.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Must have and be able to maintain personal legal status in the country where applying to teach.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work.
• A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISA, CISM, IPP, CRISC, or CCISO certification.
• 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 posting 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.
• Respond to student inquiries, provide feedback, and post final grades within expected timeframes.
• Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to university support resources.
• Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage for individuals and families; coverage is effective from the first of the month following hire. Adjuncts are responsible for the total cost if enrolled and are not eligible for Maryland subsidized rates.
• Term life insurance.
• 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.
• Online orientation and ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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