Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

This part-time, fully remote faculty role offers an opportunity to bring real-world digital forensics and cyber investigation expertise into a higher-education environment. You will teach adult learners through practical, project-based coursework focused on modern investigative techniques and digital evidence.

About the role

The position is suited to scholar-practitioners who want to shape the next generation of digital forensics and cyber investigation specialists. Faculty work remotely while supporting a diverse, globally distributed student population with flexible learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned digital forensics and cyber investigation courses through engaging, project-based online instruction.
• Guide students through practical applications involving digital evidence collection, examination, analysis, preservation, and reporting.
• Cover relevant topics such as network forensics, Windows forensics, incident response, cybercrime investigation, forensic imaging, mobile and storage media analysis, and chain of custody.
• Actively engage students through regular interaction, discussion, demonstrations, and problem-solving activities that encourage academic and professional growth.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work and use assessment rubrics effectively to evaluate learning outcomes.
• Bring current professional knowledge, tools, methodologies, and industry practices into the classroom to strengthen students' understanding of real-world cybersecurity investigations.
• Help students connect technical concepts across their broader cybersecurity studies and apply their knowledge to realistic investigative scenarios.
• Identify opportunities to improve course content and provide feedback to academic leadership on potential curriculum enhancements.
• Complete required faculty onboarding and professional development activities, including the designated online new-faculty orientation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Digital Forensics or a related discipline from an accredited higher-education institution.
• Professional experience in digital forensics, cyber investigation, cybersecurity, incident response, or a closely related field.
• Strong practical knowledge of digital evidence collection, forensic analysis, investigative methodologies, and evidence preservation.
• Relevant expertise in areas such as network forensics, Windows systems and file systems, forensic tools, incident response, cyber-attacks, online evidence, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible explanations for adult learners with varying levels of technical experience.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create an engaging and supportive virtual learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply professional experience to project-based and hands-on learning activities.
• Experience teaching adult learners and/or working in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Scholar-practitioner mindset, with a commitment to connecting current professional practices with academic learning.
• Applicants with international degrees may be required to provide an approved translation and/or credential evaluation.

Benefits

• Fully remote, part-time teaching opportunity.
• Access to medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage for eligible adjunct faculty, with individual and family options.
• Term life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance options.
• Access to supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; no employer matching funds are provided.
• Required online new-faculty orientation and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to teach diverse adult learners in a flexible, globally distributed online environment.
• Workplace accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Hiring rates range from approximately $806 to $1,645 per credit hour, depending on academic rank and whether the faculty member holds a terminal degree.