Adjunct Lecturer - Cybersecurity (Continuous Posting)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Lecturer in Cybersecurity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across different modalities. Candidates should hold an M.A. or M.S. in Cybersecurity or a closely related field and possess substantial teaching experience.

This role emphasizes inclusive education and current professional practices, requiring effective communication skills and a commitment to support diversity and equity in the academic environment.

Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Three or more years of academic teaching or professional training experience.
• Demonstrated readiness to teach in various modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity.
• Design effective instruction across in-person and online modalities.
• Incorporate current industry practices into coursework.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts

Ability to design and deliver instruction

Effective communication skills

Fostering inclusive learning environment

Education

M.A. or M.S. in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Job Description

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is the first of its kind in the nation, uniting people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. CEHC resides in the Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex (ETEC), a $180M research, instructional and entrepreneurial complex that provides faculty state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and teaching spaces. The Department of Cybersecurity seeks adjunct lecturers to develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Cybersecurity Department in one or more subject areas, which may include but are not limited to:
  • Cybersecurity Management & Policy
  • Technical Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Information Systems Security and Assurance
  • Programming Essentials for Cybersecurity
  • Web Technologies Essentials: Security and Design
  • Database Fundamentals and Security Principles
  • Introduction to Systems and Security
  • Introduction to Computer Networks and Security
  • Research Methods of Cybersecurity
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Digital Project Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Analytics and AI in Cybersecurity
  • Trustworthy AI
  • Secure Software Development and Analysis
  • Web Application Security
  • Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis
  • Economics of Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Policy, Law, and Institutions
  • Cyber Threats and Intelligence

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: none

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and practices in one or more areas such as cybersecurity management and policy, technical foundations, information systems security, secure software and application security, cyber threats and intelligence, or data analytics and artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
• Ability to design and deliver effective undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in cybersecurity across in‑person, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Ability to incorporate current professional practices, tools, or applied experience from the cybersecurity or information technology domain into academic coursework.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports student success within a diverse academic community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Three or more years of academic teaching or professional training experience.
• Demonstrated readiness to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in varying modalities (in‑person, online, and/or hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience teaching graduate courses in Cybersecurity such as Cybersecurity Management & Policy, Technical Foundations of Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security and Assurance, Programming Essentials for Cybersecurity, etc.
• Demonstrated experience or teaching in multiple modalities (in‑person, online, and/or hybrid).
• One or more years working in the Cybersecurity and Information technology domain in various industries, e.g., finance, health, game design, manufacturing, service, etc.

Working Environment

• Typical office environment
• In‑person and online courses
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environment

Professional Rank and Salary Range

Adjunct Lecturer

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, UAlbany is not an E‑Verify employer.

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