Adjunct Faculty

Cyber Operations

Department of Cybersecurity

UMGC Stateside

Location: Annapolis, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach, in the School of Cybersecurity & Information Technology. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following courses:

Foundations of Cyberspace Operations (CYOP 200) - A hands-on introduction to the principles of cyberspace operations that support defensive and offensive processes. The objective is to navigate, integrate, and use popular cybersecurity tools and functions in a safe environment to detect and reduce system threats and vulnerabilities. Topics include strategic and tactical planning and guidance, security objectives for information systems, cybersecurity frameworks, security design principles, vulnerabilities and exploits, network and application security techniques, and automated tools for testing and security assessment

Secure Software Engineering (CYOP 360) - An in-depth study of the processes, standards, and regulations associated with secure software engineering. The objective is to plan, manage, document, and communicate all phases of a secure software development cycle. Topics include security requirements, secure software life cycle development, threat modeling, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Foundations of Cyber Operations (COP 610) - Gain the foundational information security knowledge and skills needed to work in cyber operations, including security first principles, access control, and layered defense. Apply risk analysis of information and information systems, integrate cryptographic techniques for protecting information, and crack codes through the use of cryptanalysis.

Cybersecurity Defense (COP 620) - Master the application of defense-in-depth architecture in system design, and counteract threats and vulnerabilities in networks, devices, operating systems, data management systems, and applications. Identify cloud and virtualization security issues and respond to them using their countermeasures. Apply intrusion, cyber defense, and attack detection techniques in a laboratory.

Secure Software (COP 640) - Master secure design and operation principles by examining classes of well-known defects that lead to security vulnerabilities, and utilize both static and dynamic analysis tools to find those vulnerabilities. Apply secure design principles in a virtual environment.

Cyber Operations Capstone (COP 670) - Assume the role of a cyber warrior. Apply reverse engineering techniques to analyze malware and system software and implement cyber-offense techniques in a laboratory to penetrate and infect a system that lacks cyber defenses.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Cyber Operations or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Cyber Operations or related fields.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specifically to teach online as well as onsite in Annapolis, MD.
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.  Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• 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.

The Computer Networking and Security program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:

https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/masters/cybersecurity-technology

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Adjunct faculty candidates will be required to provide official transcripts during the candidate selection process.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].