Strategic Intelligence, Cyber Threats, and Expository Writing (ICA-240, 250, 260)

About the Role

Adjunct faculty will lead courses that bridge the gap between technical analysis and strategic decision-making. This role covers cyber threat intelligence, strategic risk assessment, and the professional expository writing required to communicate findings to policy-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to draft professional intelligence reports, policy briefs, and analytic summaries (ICA-240).
• Guide students in analyzing cybercrime typologies and threat actor profiles (ICA-250).
• Facilitate the assessment of emerging threats using structured analytic techniques (SATs) (ICA-260).
• Integrate a Christian worldview regarding truthfulness, integrity, and responsible stewardship of technological power.

Requirements

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

• Doctorate or Master's level with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Intelligence Studies, Cyber Security, International Relations, or Professional Writing.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic intelligence, cyber threat analysis, or as a senior intelligence briefer/writer.

Skills

• Expertise in structured analytic techniques, cyber threat indicators, and high-level professional communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools.
• Demonstrated teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated higher education experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learners.
• Demonstrated a commitment to building and cultivating diversity through leadership, teaching, and/or service.

Values

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching, and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.