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Cybersecurity Adjunct Faculty
Location
United States
Posted
47 days ago
Salary
$806 - $1.6K / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cybersecurity Adjunct Faculty
UMGC Ventures
• 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.
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Professional experience in Cybersecurity or related field
- Required certifications such as SecurityX and/or SecAI+
- Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
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