Adjunct Faculty Cybersecurity

The adjunct faculty member will teach courses in cybersecurity with a focus on information and network security. This role involves delivering highquality instruction across three campuses (DF MT) and online providing students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for cybersecurity.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive course materials for cybersecurity emphasizing information and network security
• Conduct lectures seminars and practical labs to engage students and enhance their understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies to accommodate different learning styles and environments (inperson and online)
• Assess student performance through assignments projects exams and provide constructive feedback
• Stay current with industry trends and integrate the latest advancements in cybersecurity into the curriculum
• Collaborate with other faculty members and departments to ensure a cohesive and uptodate educational experience
• Able to teach one or more of the following subjects: Introduction to cybersecurity Linux administration Network security Security policy and audit and Ethical hacking

• Proven experience in teaching cybersecurity courses with a strong emphasis on information and network security
• Demonstrated ability to teach both theoretical concepts and practical applications in cybersecurity
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and the ability to effectively deliver remote instruction
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Practical experience in the cybersecurity industry is preferred
  

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or a related field. Exception is given to a bachelor degree with more than ten years of industrial experiences on cybersecurity

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

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