Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers

UMGC Ventures

. Teach Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers (CSIA 300) .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemoteSenior💰 $806 - $1,645 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity education with a focus on teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous format. Emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering engagement and support for diverse learners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CybersecurityProfessional Experience In CybersecurityCISSP CertificationCISA CertificationExperience Teaching Adult Learners

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Soft Skills

EmpathyFlexibilityProfessional IntegrityCultural Responsiveness

Tools & Technologies

Data Tools For Monitoring Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CISM CertificationIPP CertificationCRISC CertificationCCISO Certification

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity EducationOnline Asynchronous TeachingAdult LearningStudent EngagementHigher Education

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach Cybersecurity for Leaders and Managers (CSIA 300)
Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week
Introduce yourself with a welcome announcement and drive discussions
Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples
Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
Respond to learner inquiries and return feedback within expected timeframes
Post final grades within the expected timeframe
Monitor student engagement using available data tools
Conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students
Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
Participate in the faculty community, Program Hub, and ongoing training
Teach 100% online, asynchronous 8-week sessions of 3-credit courses, typically serving 25–35 students
Support students' academic, social, personal, and professional growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English
Deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness
Preferred: CISSP, CISA, CISM, IPP, CRISC, or CCISO certifications
Preferred: Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment
Preferred: Prior postsecondary teaching experience
Preferred: Active engagement in the discipline's professional community
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Cover letter highly preferred
International degrees may require translation/degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options
Standardized, pre-designed course model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost
Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty
Ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities
Flexible asynchronous schedule
Workplace accommodations