Cybersecurity; CSS) Affiliate Instructor

* By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.
*** About the University
** Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values:
Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.
** About the Department of Computer Sciences
** The Department of Computer Sciences is a dynamic and innovative department, with 12 full-time tenure-track/tenured and lecturing professors. Our faculty members are recognized leaders in their fields, frequently interviewed by TV programs for their expert insights and have received prestigious NSF funding and external industry funding. Our faculty members are actively engaged in many conferences, including in Computer Science Research and Computer Science Education.

The department offers BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science and Machine Learning, as well as interdisciplinary programs in Cybersecurity. Additionally, the department is home to numerous student clubs that foster community, innovation, and professional development among our students. For more information about the Department of Computer Sciences in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/computer-sciences.
** Position Summary
** The Department of Computer Sciences Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions to deliver innovative and industry-relevant cybersecurity education.
** Responsibilities
* ** Teach undergraduate cybersecurity courses
* Design and update curriculum to reflect the latest trends in cybersecurity
* Engage students in hands-on learning experiences

An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing…