Adjunct Lecturer, Analytics for Cybersecurity Management (On-Campus, Summer/Fall '26)

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,760 - 145,080; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer for a graduate-level course in Analytics for Cybersecurity Management for the Summer/Fall 2026. Candidates should have over 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity roles, alongside Python proficiency for analytics. Responsibilities include leading classes, evaluating student work, and collaborating with faculty. The salary range for this part-time position is $11,000 - $13,000 per semester long course.

This role will engage students in essential cybersecurity principles, emerging AI techniques, and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in relevant security roles.
• Proficiency in Python for data parsing/ETL and analytics.
• Comfortable with shell scripting and core OS tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead class lectures and instructional activities.
• Evaluate and grade student work.
• Conduct office hours and support curriculum.

Skills

Security Operations (SOC)

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security

Python proficiency

Shell scripting

Communication skills

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer, Analytics for Cybersecurity Management (On-Campus, Summer/Fall '26)

• Part-time
• Employee Job Category: Faculty Job
• Term: 2026 FALL
• Department: Applied Analytics
• Division: Masters
• Program: Applied Analytics
• Academic Program: APAN

Columbia University has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world for more than 250 years. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds to pursue greater human understanding, pioneering discoveries, and service to society.

The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University offers innovative and rigorous programs that integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, combine theory with practice, leverage the expertise of our students and faculty, and connect global constituencies. Through twenty professional master's degrees, courses for advancement and graduate school preparation, certificate programs, summer courses, high school programs, and a program for learning English as a second language, the School of Professional Studies transforms knowledge and understanding in service of the greater good.

The School of Professional Studies seeks experienced industry professionals to serve as part‑time Lecturer for a graduate‑level course in Analytics for Cybersecurity Management. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to core cybersecurity principles, encompassing network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management, while highlighting how emerging techniques in AI and machine learning can transform modern defense strategies. Students will explore key frameworks, advanced tools, and real‑world case studies, gaining insight into how analytics underpins effective threat intelligence, incident response, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions. Attend all class sessions.
• Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
• Evaluate and grade student work and assessments.
• Conduct office hours.
• Collaborate with faculty and departmental staff to support curriculum and course operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in roles such as Security Operations (SOC), Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, or Applied Data Science/ML for security within industries like technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, or government.
• Python proficiency for data parsing/ETL, log analysis, and basic analytics (e.g., pandas, simple scikit‑learn workflows).
• Comfort with shell scripting (PowerShell and/or Bash) and core OS tools for processes, networking, and files.
• Strong communication and feedback skills for guiding graduate students; dependable, organized, and detail‑oriented.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• 2+ years of University teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level.
• Experience with cloud security (IAM, least privilege, security groups, logging) and common tools (e.g., CloudTrail/Defender for Cloud).
• Familiarity with SOAR concepts/workflows and alert triage/runbooks.
• Practical knowledge of security/privacy frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR) and ethical handling of sensitive data.
• Experience supporting course operations (Canvas/LMS, rubric‑based grading, timely feedback, academic integrity processes, managing small‑group activities).
• Track record of mentoring early‑career professionals or graduate students and collaborating in diverse, remote teams.

Salary range: $11,000 - $13,000 per semester long course.

Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran