Cybersecurity (CYMB) Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
90d

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. The position involves teaching graduate-level courses in cybersecurity, developing and updating curriculum to reflect cutting-edge industry practices, and engaging in collaborative teaching and learning experiences. An affiliate faculty member’s duties include but are not limited to: 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, and 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; maintaining office hours; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

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
  • Deliver course content to students
  • Prepare course materials and lesson plans
  • Grade student work and provide feedback
  • Address student questions consistent with university policies
  • Provide academic support to students as needed
  • Maintain office hours
  • Comply with university-wide student evaluation and peer observation policies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Free RTD pass
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life and supplemental insurance plans
  • Retirement plans
  • Access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan
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