Adjunct Lecturer in Cybersecurity - CYS 232

Summary

The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Professor for the Fall semester specializing in Cybersecurity to teach CYS 232, Network Defenses and Countermeasures. The course covers the basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with the practical skills essential to network defense. The course covers core topics such as practical applications of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption fundamentals, operating system hardening, defending against virus attacks, Trojan horses and spyware, Ransomware, malware, security policies, and security standards. The course also fully addresses more specialized issues, including cryptography, industrial espionage and encryption - including public/private key systems, digital signatures, and certificates.  Classes begin September 2, 2025. This course will be taught asynchronously online. 

Essential Functions

• Teach CYS 232 as an asynchronous online course.
• Engage with all responsibilities associated with teaching the section: direct oversight of student work, grading, office hours, overall student classroom and academic assessment.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: An earned MS in Cybersecurity or similar; PhDs welcome.
• Demonstrated evidence of at least three years prior teaching experience at the  undergraduate level.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment in keeping with the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other STEM faculty in terms of curriculum and assessment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with academic assessment.
• Familiarity with the learning management system Moodle is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• At home work environment
• No travel to campus required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

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