Adjunct Faculty / Course Developer - Cyber Security

Adjunct Faculty / Course Developer - Cyber Security

Job No : 497228

Work Type : Adjunct Faculty

Location : Denver, CO

Categories : Faculty

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

About the Cyber Security Graduate Program

The Cyber Security Graduate Program is offered by the Department of Computer Science at the University of Denver. We offer a professionally focused, 48-credit curriculum leading to a Master of Cyber Security, which is hosted in person at our main campus South of downtown Denver. The University operates on a quarter system with 10-week terms. Adjunct Faculty are hired on a per-term basis and often teach one or more courses throughout the year. All cyber courses are taught after normal business hours, between 5 and 9 PM, so adjunct faculty with professional obligations are welcome and appreciated.

We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff who are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We especially welcome applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Graduate Program at the University of Denver invites applications for adjunct faculty for our in-person program. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are qualified to teach the following classes : 1) COMP-3731 : Digital Forensics, 2) COMP-3361 Operating Systems, and / or a topical course in the cyber security domain (e.g., in your area of expertise). Opportunities for paid course development in the areas of cloud / container security, AI / machine learning applications in cyber security, IoT, and other topics are available as well.

For more information on our Cyber Security courses and curriculum, please refer to the University of Denver's 2023-24 (or latest) graduate bulletin.

Essential Functions

Adjunct faculty in the Cyber Security graduate program are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions. They meet the following expectations :

• Able to teach two courses in the evenings at our main Denver campus.
• Prepare and facilitate course lectures and inclusive learning.
• Maintain weekly office hours and consistent presence in assigned course(s).
• Model and promote critical thinking as well as skill development.
• Provide specific, relevant, timely feedback and grading.
• Model and uphold academic standards and practices.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar ).

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2024-2025 Academic year. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position is $5,613 per course section and 10-week term.

The rate for course development is the same as the adjunct course rate per course developed.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application :

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.du.edu / en-us / job / 497228

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