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Adjunct Faculty, Cyber Operations
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$806 - $1.6K / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty, Cyber Operations
UMGC Ventures
• Teach remotely for the Cyber Dev Operations program. • Engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed. • 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, acknowledging student accomplishments. • Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, helping students connect concepts across their academic program.
Job Requirements
- 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.
- Materials needed for submission: Resume/ Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter highly 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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