Online Visiting Professor – Cybersecurity

DeVry University

. Teach undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity-related courses to facilitate student learning .

Posted 10/18/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,500 - $2,700 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching cybersecurity principles and practices, with a strong focus on effective communication and the integration of responsible AI technologies in educational settings. Holds a doctorate in a relevant field and possesses extensive experience in cybersecurity operations and instructional technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate In Cybersecurity18 Graduate Credit Hours In CybersecurityApplied Professional Experience In CybersecurityIndustry-Recognized Certifications In CybersecurityStrong Subject Matter Expertise In Cybersecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

Network SecuritySystem HardeningVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity MonitoringCyber Risk ManagementDigital ForensicsPenetration TestingDevSecOpsSecurity Frameworks

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsAbility To Explain Complex Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Online TechnologiesCourse-Related SoftwareSecurity Simulation PlatformsCapture-The-Flag Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Industry-Recognized Certifications In CybersecurityCertifications Related To Ethical HackingCertifications In Incident Response

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInformation AssuranceInformation SecuritySecurity OperationsThreat AnalysisDigital Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEthical Security PracticesOngoing Professional DevelopmentPost-Secondary Teaching Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity-related courses to facilitate student learning
Conduct courses once or twice a week over eight-week sessions
Develop course syllabi and lesson plans aligned with DeVry University requirements and terminal course objectives
Organize, prepare, revise, and update course materials
Use online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions
Model effective oral and written communication
Publish course objectives, assignment and examination dates, and evaluation weight distributions
Ensure exams align with course terminal objectives
Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly
Provide timely feedback to students
Integrate responsible AI technologies into teaching and learning
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A doctorate in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required
At least 18 graduate credit hours in cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, digital forensics, or related computing disciplines
Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts
Degrees must be awarded 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 determined to hold equivalent accreditation
Three to five years of applied professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, threat analysis, or digital risk management
Demonstrated experience with network security, system hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring
Industry-recognized certifications or professional credentials relevant to cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security operations
Strong subject matter expertise in cybersecurity principles and defensive security practices
Effective communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse learners
Knowledge of cyber risk management, regulatory and compliance considerations, ethical security practices, and responsible use of security technologies
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices
Additional requirements driven by state licensing, institutional policy, or accreditation standards may apply
Preferred: industry certifications related to cybersecurity operations, ethical hacking, incident response, or security management
Preferred: experience with security frameworks, risk management frameworks, security operations center practices, and threat intelligence processes
Preferred: experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and incident response
Preferred: experience implementing DevSecOps or secure development practices
Preferred: experience with programmatic or regional accreditation processes
Preferred: active membership or engagement in professional cybersecurity or information security organizations
Preferred: experience integrating cybersecurity laboratories, security simulation platforms, capture-the-flag environments, and real-world security scenarios into post-secondary instruction
Preferred: two to five years of post-secondary teaching experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive faculty training program
Ongoing faculty development activities
Face-to-face interaction blended with technology for an enhanced learning environment