Course Lecturer – INFS 682 - Winter 2026

McGill University; Peel Parish; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an experienced educator to teach an online course in cybersecurity. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in network and endpoint security, along with a strong commitment to teaching and communication. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher and have a passion for educating future professionals in cybersecurity. The position offers competitive compensation of $11,479 for the course.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience in IT with strategic vision.
• Proven experience in teaching cybersecurity courses.
• Familiarity with online teaching tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach an 8-week online course in cybersecurity.
• Prepare and improve online course materials.
• Guide students and answer questions during the course.

Skills

Expertise in network cybersecurity

Experience in endpoint security

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Overview

INFS 682 - Network and Endpoint Security

This course will cover network security and the various technologies, policies, and procedures that are used in combination to create multiple layers of protection within an organization’s computer network. The various vulnerabilities and threats to networks will be explored in detail, as well as the many network security controls that are currently available.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the purpose of primary hardware and software components of computer networks.

• Explain the fundamental concepts of common network and endpoint threats and attacks.

• Evaluate modern defense techniques against exploitation and understand the possibility of bypassing at the network level.

• Develop skills to manage security in network environments involving endpoint devices.

• Conduct security analysis of a network system and its endpoints.

• Assess network and endpoint security management approaches, security lifecycle, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities: Teach an 8-week online course in cybersecurity. Prepare and improve online video recordings, quizzes, assignments, and virtual lab materials. Guide online discussions. Answer students’ questions. Guide students to complete assignments and projects. Grading.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education

A Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in the relevant area.

Experience

At least 10-year industrial experience in IT with strategic vision and broad knowledge in network cybersecurity, endpoint security, and cloud security. Excellent track record of hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Previous experience in creating and teaching cybersecurity course(s). Prior online and in-person teaching experience.

Other

Excellent communication skills. Have passion to be a good teacher.

The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Course Details

Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies

Course Title: INFS 682 - Network and Endpoint Security

Credits: 3 credit course

Schedule: TBD

Location: TBD

Salary: $11,479.00

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025 - this posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.

Application Note: Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.

Language of Instruction: English. A working knowledge of French would be an asset.

General Equity Statement: McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].