Cybersecurity (CYMB) Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join MSU Denver’s forward-thinking Cybersecurity Master’s Program as a part-time affiliate instructor, contributing to a curriculum that blends academic rigor with industry relevance.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred. Alternatively, a master's degree in the above fields combined with minimum three years of industry experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability in education, technical skills, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and implementing cybersecurity solutions
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with national cybersecurity educational frameworks

Nice To Haves

• Industry and higher education teaching experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in cybersecurity
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect cutting-edge industry practices
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning experiences
• teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students
• preparing course materials and lesson plans
• grading student work
• providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner
• addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
• providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment
• providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies
• complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies

Benefits

• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree