Adjunct Faculty – Security in the Cloud, Cybersecurity

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About the role

  • Adjunct faculty teaching asynchronous cloud cybersecurity courses at University of Maryland Global Campus. Mentoring adult learners through pre-built curriculum and real-world security expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Security in the Cloud (CMIT 436), covering cybersecurity and securing critical assets in cloud environments
  • 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 learning environment
  • Respond to learner inquiries and return feedback consistently
  • Post final grades within the expected timeframe
  • Use data tools to track student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students
  • Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to connect struggling students with support resources
  • Participate in the faculty community, Program Hub, and ongoing training
  • Teach 100% online and asynchronously in 8-week sessions of 3-credit courses, typically serving 25–35 students
  • Support students' academic, social, personal, and professional growth

Requirements

  • Terminal degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Professional experience in Computer Networking and Security
  • Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach
  • Stateside applicants only
  • Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role
  • 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
  • Candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor

Benefits

  • Standardized, pre-designed course model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost
  • Flexible asynchronous schedule
  • Comprehensive online orientation
  • Cost-free professional development opportunities
  • 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 Roth options
  • Reasonable workplace accommodations

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$806 - $1,645 per hour

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

CloudCyber Security

Location requirements

RemoteNorth America

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