"Cyber Operations, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty"

Cyber Operations, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Computer Science

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely for the Cyber Dev Operations program. Specifically, the following course(s):

Foundations of Cyberspace Operations (CYOP 200):

A hands-on introduction to the principles of cyberspace operations that support defensive and offensive processes. The objective is to navigate, integrate, and use popular cybersecurity tools and functions in a safe environment to detect and reduce system threats and vulnerabilities. Topics include strategic and tactical planning and guidance, security objectives for information systems, cybersecurity frameworks, security design principles, vulnerabilities and exploits, network and application security techniques, and automated tools for testing and security assessment.

Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis (CYOP 310):

A lab-intensive study of reverse engineering and malware analysis techniques. The objective is to recognize, dissect, and remediate infections caused by malicious code and malware using modern tools and methodologies. Topics include malware analysis, reverse engineering, common malware patterns, assembly language, debuggers and obfuscation, and packing techniques.

Cyber Operations Capstone (CYOP 495):

A comprehensive project-driven study of cyber operations, network collection tactics, techniques, and procedures and reverse engineering and malware analysis with an emphasis on the proactive response to triggers or unusual activity. The objective is to use appropriate tools and techniques to monitor cyber operations. Topics include wireless and virtual networks, cryptography, network monitoring and intrusion analysis, threat hunting, and secure software engineering.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree in Cyber Operations or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Cyber Operations or related fields.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specifically to teach online.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/ degree evaluation from a NACES approved Vendor.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

The Computer Networks and Cybersecurity program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/masters/cybersecurity-technology

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.