Lecturer - Information and Cybersecurity - School of Information

Application Window:
Open date:
March 4, 2026
Most recent review date:
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Thursday, Mar 4, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: Starting full‑time equivalent annual salary $140,169. Appointments: 1–3 sections per term, approximately $8,181 per section at 17% FTE per academic term (Summer 2025). Salary increases in subsequent terms per labor contract.

Percent time: 10% to 100%

Anticipated start: January, May, August

Review timeline: Applicants considered as needs arise. Existence of pool does not guarantee a position.

Position duration: Initial up to one year with possibility of renewal based on need, funding, performance.

• Deliver engaging online classes: plan and lead synchronous online sessions with active learning, facilitate discussions, group activities, and practical exercises.
• Facilitate student‑centered learning: provide personalized support via virtual office hours, moderate online discussions, and use student analytics to identify and support individual learning needs.
• Design and refine course materials: develop and update instructional materials, assignments, and assessments; ensure alignment with program objectives and inclusivity.
• Provide constructive feedback: deliver timely, actionable feedback on student assignments and projects.
• Maintain course operations: use LMS and educational technology tools to manage course websites, post assignments, and communicate with students.
• Collaborate with faculty teams: participate in course meetings, align instructional practices, address challenges, and share teaching strategies; attend monthly or bi‑monthly faculty meetings.
• Advance online pedagogy: engage in faculty development programs and share insights to improve the learning experience.
• Promote inclusion: foster an inclusive, equitable learning environment that respects diverse perspectives.

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree.
• Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Minimum 4 years professional experience in the relevant field;
  Minimum 2 years teaching or professional development experience in higher education or industry.
• Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information, Information Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics, or related fields.
• 10+ years professional experience in these fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college‑level courses, including online instruction.
• Familiarity with collaborative learning techniques and student‑centered methods.
• Organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support a diverse community through inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Teaching or in‑depth knowledge in at least one core area:
  Applied Machine Learning for Cybersecurity;
  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity;
  Capstone;
  Cloud Security;
  Cryptography;
  Cybersecurity and Public Policy;
  Cybersecurity Clinic;
  Cybersecurity Consulting;
  Cybersecurity Equality;
  Cybersecurity in Context: AI, Policy, Law and Ethics;
  Introduction to Cybersecurity;
  Managing Cyber Risk;
  Network Security;
  Operating System Security;
  Public Interest Cybersecurity Clinic;
  Security Operations;
  Software Security;
  Usable Privacy and Security Research;
  Web Application Security Assessment;
  Special Topics: AI‑Driven Threat Detection, Blockchain Security, Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Resilience, Incident Response, IoT Security, Post‑Quantum Cryptography, Privacy‑Preserving Machine Learning, Social Engineering, Zero Trust Security.

• Applied Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Cybersecurity
• Capstone
• Cloud Security
• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity and Public Policy
• Cybersecurity Clinic
• Cybersecurity Consulting
• Cybersecurity Equality
• Cybersecurity in Context:
  Artificial Intelligence, Policy, Law and Ethics
• Introduction to…