[Hiring] SAFE416 VA1 - Information Security in the 21st Century @Wilfrid Laurier University

Role Description

This course is designed to provide the learner with an overview and understanding of the fundamentals of information security as well as the risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of confidential or sensitive data. Topics to be reviewed include:

• Information security principles
• The information security common body of knowledge
• Governance and risk management
• Business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Telecommunications, network, and Internet security
• Law, investigation, and ethics pertaining to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of confidential or sensitive data
• An overview of upcoming threats and protections against digital crimes of the future

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Discipline: Information Technology and/or Digital Technology, Public Safety, Public/Business Administration
• Doctorate preferred
• Significant work experience and/or research in a field related to course content, specifically in the field of public safety, information security, and interagency collaboration
• Success in teaching online courses, preferably at the graduate level
• Previous experience in developing and/or teaching in an online environment
• Receptive to pedagogical approaches that specifically embrace online adult learners
• Knowledge of learning management systems (particularly Brightspace from Desire2Learn) would be an asset

Requirements

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Optional: Cover Letter
• Optional: Teaching Dossier
• Optional: Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Benefits

• Salary: $10,212.40

Application Process

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Blandford
Public Safety
Wilfrid Laurier University

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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent.

All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note: Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.

Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit: Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.

All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.