Cybersecurity; CYMB Affiliate Instructor

Affiliate Instructor For Cybersecurity Master's Program

Join MSU Denver's forward-thinking Cybersecurity Master's Program as a part-time affiliate instructor, contributing to a curriculum that blends academic rigor with industry relevance.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in cybersecurity
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect cutting-edge industry practices
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning experiences

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred. Alternatively, a master's degree in the above fields combined with minimum three years of industry experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability in education, technical skills, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and implementing cybersecurity solutions
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with national cybersecurity educational frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry and higher education teaching experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design:
Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement with a focus on cybersecurity education
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews)
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.