"Cybersecurity (Css) Affiliate Instructor"

Department: Computer Science

Position Summary: The Department of Computer Sciences Cybersecurity Bachelor's Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions to deliver innovative and industry-relevant cybersecurity education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate cybersecurity courses
• Design and update curriculum to reflect the latest trends in cybersecurity
• Engage students in hands-on learning experiences

An affiliate faculty member's duties include teaching assigned classes in person or online, preparing course materials, grading student work, providing feedback, addressing student questions, and providing academic support. Instruction must align with course syllabus and department policies. Candidates should adapt to new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or a bachelor's degree in these fields with at least five years of industry experience in cybersecurity
• Proven ability in education, technical aptitude, creative problem-solving, and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of 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 on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. They are not eligible for benefits and must teach in person/on campus.

Salary: Based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, visit: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

How to Apply: Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site at https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications include: curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement with a focus on cybersecurity education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three professional references.

About the University: Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University of Denver serves diverse students, providing affordable and flexible education. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

About the Department: The Department of Computer Sciences offers programs in Computer Science, Data Science and Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity, with active faculty and student clubs.