Cybersecurity (CYMB) Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a part-time affiliate instructor to join its Cybersecurity Master’s Program. You will teach graduate cybersecurity courses, help update and align the curriculum with industry practices, and participate in collaborative teaching activities across the program.

Qualified candidates should hold a doctorate or a master’s with industry experience, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field preferred.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in the above fields with minimum three years of industry experience in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability in education, technical skills, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and implementing cybersecurity solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with national cybersecurity educational frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in cybersecurity.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect cutting-edge industry practices.
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education experience

Education

Doctorate in CS / MIS / CIS / Cybersecurity

Master’s + 3 years cyber industry experience

Job description

Department

Computer Science

_By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.

About the Department of Computer Sciences

The Department of Computer Sciences is a dynamic and innovative department, with 12 full-time tenure-track/tenured and lecturing professors. Our faculty members are recognized leaders in their fields, frequently interviewed by TV programs for their expert insights and have received prestigious NSF funding and external industry funding. Our faculty members are actively engaged in many conferences, including in Computer Science Research and Computer Science Education.

The department offers BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science and Machine Learning, as well as interdisciplinary programs in Cybersecurity. Additionally, the department is home to numerous student clubs that foster community, innovation, and professional development among our students. For more information about the Department of Computer Sciences in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/computer-sciences.

Position Summary

Join MSU Denver's forward-thinking Cybersecurity Master's Program as a part-time affiliate instructor, contributing to a curriculum that blends academic rigor with industry relevance.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in cybersecurity
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect cutting-edge industry practices
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning experiences

An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred. Alternatively, a master’s degree in the above fields combined with minimum three years of industry experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability in education, technical skills, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and implementing cybersecurity solutions
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with national cybersecurity educational frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry and higher education teaching experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.

Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.

For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.