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Adjunct Faculty in Cybersecurity

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity Graduate (Adjunct)

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Position Details
Position Overview
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity Graduate (Adjunct)
Department
260106 - Economic Crime and Fraud Forensics
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number
A0158P
Position Summary
La Salle University's Graduate Cybersecurity t has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses each semester on an "as needed" basis. Courses generally taught by adjunct faculty may include: legal issues, forensics and cybersecurity. These courses are generally offered online.
For more information about the Graduate Cybersecurity Program, please visit https://online.lasalle.edu/degrees/technology/data-science/master-of-science-cybersecurity/.
Essential Duties
• Teach assigned course(s).
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related fields.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity.
• Previous experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
• Classes are offered onlie.
Special Instructions to Applicant
This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

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