Cyber Operations, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Cyber Operations

Department of Cybersecurity

UMGC Stateside

Location: Stateside Remote

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach, in the School of Cybersecurity & Information Technology. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following courses:

Foundations of Cyberspace Operations (CYOP 200):

A hands-on introduction to the principles of cyberspace operations that support defensive and offensive processes. The objective is to navigate, integrate, and use popular cybersecurity tools and functions in a safe environment to detect and reduce system threats and vulnerabilities. Topics include strategic and tactical planning and guidance, security objectives for information systems, cybersecurity frameworks, security design principles, vulnerabilities and exploits, network and application security techniques, and automated tools for testing and security assessment.

Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis (CYOP 310):

A lab-intensive study of reverse engineering and malware analysis techniques. The objective is to recognize, dissect, and remediate infections caused by malicious code and malware using modern tools and methodologies. Topics include malware analysis, reverse engineering, common malware patterns, assembly language, debuggers and obfuscation, and packing techniques.

Cyber Operations Capstone (CYOP 495):

A comprehensive project-driven study of cyber operations, network collection tactics, techniques, and procedures and reverse engineering and malware analysis with an emphasis on the proactive response to triggers or unusual activity. The objective is to use appropriate tools and techniques to monitor cyber operations. Topics include wireless and virtual networks, cryptography, network monitoring and intrusion analysis, threat hunting, and secure software engineering.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree in Cyber Operations or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Professional experience in Cyber Operations or related fields.

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

• This position is specifically to teach online.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/ degree evaluation from a NACES approved Vendor.

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.  

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.

• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.

• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.

• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise,