Cybersecurity (CSS) Affiliate Instructor Job at City and County of Denver in Den

Department

Computer Science

By applying to this posting, qualified applicants will be placed into a department pool and considered for part-time departmental needs. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Not everyone in the applicant pool will be contacted or selected to teach.

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Sciences Cybersecurity Bachelor's Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions to deliver innovative and industry-relevant cybersecurity education.

For more information about the Department of Computer Sciences, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/computer-sciences/.

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, nearly 60% of whom are first-generation students and over 55% students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As Colorado's third-largest higher education institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, including many first-generation and DACA students. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to access and equity in higher education.

Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate cybersecurity courses.
2. Design and update curriculum to reflect the latest trends in cybersecurity.
3. Engage students in hands-on learning experiences.

Additional duties include delivering courses in person or online, preparing course materials, grading, providing timely feedback, addressing student questions, maintaining office hours, and complying with university policies on instruction evaluation and peer observation. Candidates should be adaptable to various instructional modes and sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student body.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Cybersecurity, or related field, or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of industry experience in cybersecurity.
2. Proven teaching ability, technical aptitude, creative problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
3. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of national cybersecurity educational frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Industry and higher education teaching experience.
2. Relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Terms of Employment

Part-time, at-will employment on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. No benefits are provided. Teaching assignments depend on budget and enrollment. Candidates should be prepared to teach in person upon hire.

Salary

Based on credit hours and university policy. Details at: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AF-2023-2024-Pay-Dates-and-Rates_RevAug2023.pdf

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Submit a CV, Teaching Philosophy Statement focused on cybersecurity, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three references. All materials should be uploaded as one PDF. Official transcripts are required if hired.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Contact

Posting Representative: Tanya Rogowsky

Email: trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver offers various benefits; details at: https://msudenver.edu/employee-benefits/

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our student body is highly diverse, with many first-generation and students of color. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports the success of all community members.

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