Adjunct - Cybersecurity

Posted:
10/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Arlington, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

It’s a great time to join Marymount University!  We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

The School of Technology and Innovation in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) at Marymount University invites applications from persons qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity lecture and hands-on courses on topics that include: Principles of Cybersecurity, Corporate Cybersecurity, Network Attack and Defense, Risk Management. Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Global Cybersecurity, Cyber Warfare, and more.  

Faculty are expected to teach high quality courses in online and face-to-face settings. The School of Technology and Innovation within the College of BILT is located at Marymount University’s Ballston Center in the city of Arlington, Virginia. Our college is committed to preparing students for the industries in our community from government to startups to large established companies.

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Please submit a letter of interest describing your academic and professional experiences, scholarly interests and teaching philosophy; a current C.V.; and a list of three professional references where prompted.

Direct Supervisor   

School of Technology and Innovation Director    

Status                                   

Part-Time, Exempt                 

Division                                 

Academic Affairs                     

Target Weekly Hours

10

Location     

Ballston                    

Benefits Eligibility            

No

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teach designated courses, face-to-face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with the learners in discussions and hands-on activities, the continuous grading of assignments, and monitoring each learner’s performance throughout the courses.

  • Maintain appropriate office hours and support all learners in their educational journey and in their career progression.

  • Work with the School of Technology and Innovation Director to identify new subjects in the field and identify yourself or others as guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education                                     

  • Master’s degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credits directly related to the cybersecurity field.

  • A terminal degree (PhD, DBA or DSc) is desirable

  • From three to five years of professional experience in the cybersecurity field, in government or industry) is preferred.

  • Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learners, including project-based learning, is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications      

Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are desirable,

Financial Responsibility         

  • None

Supervision                                 

  • None

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  • None

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