[Hiring] Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers @University of Maryland Global Campus

Role Description

This position is specifically to teach remotely, for stateside applicants. Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.

Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers (CSIA 300): A survey of the cybersecurity principles, practices, and strategies required by leaders and managers to become strategic partners in the establishment, management, and governance of an enterprise's cybersecurity program. The aim is to develop both an understanding of how cybersecurity supports key business goals and objectives and the soft skills necessary for success in a leadership or managerial role.

• Fundamentals of cybersecurity practices and principles
• Enterprise IT governance processes and security controls
• Data security
• The information life cycle
• Intellectual property protections
• Privacy laws and regulations
• Security education, training, and awareness
• Cooperation and collaboration between business units and the organization's cybersecurity program

As an Adjunct Faculty member, you are the essential partner helping students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world career success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Cybersecurity or related field
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to effectively teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English
• A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness

Requirements

• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, IPP, CRISC, CCISO
• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience
• Active engagement in your discipline's professional community

Benefits

• 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
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options

Company Description

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

UMGC is dedicated to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities.