Adjunct Teaching - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Jobs; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah invites applications for an in-person adjunct teaching position for Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity. The role involves teaching the course, meeting students in class times, and providing guidance through office consultations and mentoring.

Applicants should hold a BS in a relevant field and have at least five years of related experience; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned BS in Cybersecurity, IT, EE, CE or a similar field.
• Degree must be completed by the start date.
• 5 years of relevant work experience; teaching experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity.
• Instruct students in person during designated class times.
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring.
• Prepare supplements to course materials.
• Evaluate student work.
• Administer exams.

Skills

Teaching

In-person instruction

Mentoring

Education

BS in Cybersecurity/IT/EE/CE or similar

Job description

In-person adjunct teaching opportunity for Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity
• Instruct students in person during designated class times
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring
• Prepare supplements to course materials
• Evaluate student work
• Administer exams

Requirements

• Earned BS in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field
• The required degree must be completed by the start date

Experience

• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Relevant prior teaching experience is recommended

Course Focus (Cyber 366: Defensive Cybersecurity)

• Defensive security, including knowledge and tools to safeguard critical information
• Security best practices
• Risk management
• Incident response
• Critical defensive technology
• Learning outcomes: https://catalog.byu.edu/courses/11207-002/course-information-aoYks

Documents Required at Time of Application

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Mission Alignment Statement (per instructions below)

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in the application not being considered.

Mission Alignment Statement

• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: include a one-page statement on how you might, as a BYU faculty member, (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators, and (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others.
• If not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: include a one-page statement describing understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Employment Requirements

• Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
• All employees must abide by the university Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards
• Preference given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church

Location and Availability

• Provo, UT (onsite)
• Relocation and/or residence in Utah is required for the duration of employment

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)
• Posting end date: November 2, 2026
• Position start date: January 6, 2027