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Cybersecurity Adjunct Instructor

National Louis University · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

National Louis University (NLU), founded in 1886, is a private, non-profit university based in Chicago, IL serving nearly 10,000 students across five colleges. Accelerate U is a new division offering rapid pathways to high-demand skills, post-secondary degrees, and upwardly mobile careers. The Cybersecurity Certification Program is a 24-week program designed to support students in launching their careers as cybersecurity analysts.

About the role

The instructor will teach CYBR 401, 402, 405, and 410 over a 24-week commitment. Classes take place on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-5pm (with a break from 12-1pm).

  • Term 1:
    • CYBR 401: AI and Security Foundations: 5QH, 6 Weeks
    • CYBR 402: Security Principles and Architecture: 5QH, 6 Weeks
  • Term 2:
    • CYBR 405: Security Operations and Risk Management: 5QH, 6 Weeks
    • CYBR 410: SOC Analyst Foundations and Splunk: 5QH, 6 Weeks

Participants work with a career coach to develop durable skills such as effective problem-solving, collaboration, reliability, confidence, and social awareness. To complete the program, students must earn 25 Quarter Hour credits and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate to develop an effective student experience.
  • Facilitate courses assigned by delivering in-person instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays (9am - 5pm).
  • Utilize technology-based teaching platforms, including D2L (our LMS), to assign and assess student work.
  • Maintain current and active knowledge of best practices in cybersecurity.
  • Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for college success for diverse learners.
  • Participate in weekly virtual meetings with a Career Coach and Accelerate U Staff to report student progress and obstacles.
  • Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and the skills.
  • Promote student success by showing flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide student support, as well as exhibit a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related field (strongly preferred).
  • CompTIA Security+ certified.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in the tech industry in a security role.
  • 2+ years of teaching/coaching others in the field (preferred).
  • Experience with online/digital tools for teaching (preferred).
  • Technology proficient.
  • Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills in in-person modalities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Agility and ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body.
  • Willingness/ability to use data to inform instruction.

Benefits

  • Access to training resources for professional development.
  • Access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Educational opportunities.
  • Paid time off.

Pay

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. Rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. The specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract issued when the course is assigned.

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