Online Visiting Professor – Cybersecurity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses related to cybersecurity, fostering student engagement and learning.

• Conduct classes once or twice weekly during eight-week terms.

• Create course syllabi and lesson plans that meet DeVry University standards and terminal course goals.

• Organize, prepare, revise, and maintain course materials.

• Leverage online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions.

• Exemplify effective oral and written communication skills.

• Communicate course objectives, assignment deadlines, exam dates, and evaluation criteria transparently.

• Ensure examination content aligns with terminal course objectives.

• Consistently and equitably prepare and grade examinations.

• Provide prompt feedback to students.

• Incorporate responsible AI technologies into teaching and learning methodologies.

• Identify, assess, and manage appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctorate in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is essential.

• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, digital forensics, or similar computing fields.

• Candidates must submit unofficial graduate-level transcripts.

• Degrees must be conferred by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or by an international institution deemed to hold equivalent accreditation.

• Three to five years of practical professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, threat analysis, or digital risk management.

• Proven experience in network security, system hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring.

• Possession of industry-recognized certifications or professional credentials pertinent to cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security operations.

• Strong expertise in cybersecurity principles and defensive security practices.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

• Understanding of cyber risk management, regulatory and compliance issues, ethical security practices, and responsible use of security technologies.

• Dedication to continuous professional growth in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI usage.

• Additional qualifications may be influenced by state licensing, institutional policy, or accreditation requirements.

• Preferred: industry certifications related to cybersecurity operations, ethical hacking, incident response, or security management.

• Preferred: familiarity with security frameworks, risk management frameworks, security operations center practices, and threat intelligence processes.

• Preferred: background in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and incident response.

• Preferred: experience implementing DevSecOps or secure development methodologies.

• Preferred: knowledge of programmatic or regional accreditation processes.

• Preferred: active involvement in professional cybersecurity or information security organizations.

• Preferred: experience in integrating cybersecurity labs, security simulation platforms, capture-the-flag environments, and real-world security scenarios into higher education instruction.

• Preferred: two to five years of teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive faculty training program.

• Ongoing faculty development initiatives.

• Blended face-to-face interaction and technology to create an enriched learning environment.