CYBR 472: Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity (Extended Learning)

• Position:Instructional Faculty Special Programs -For Credit
• Semester: Spring 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Modality: Online synchronous
• College: College of Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science and Engineering BS Cyber through Extended Learning

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for the Bachelor of Cybersecurity program to teach CYBR 472: Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity. This 16-week course will be taught online-synchronously from 1/20-5/8/26 on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:45pm.

Course Description:

Covers a broad introduction to the key ideas of artificial intelligence that are used in the cybersecurity domain. Introduces the basics of artificial intelligence algorithms methods and tools for malware detection vulnerability detection and emerging threat and skills to futuresecurity professionals to understand artificial intelligence and develop better cybersecurity solutions utilizingstate-of-the-art artificial intelligence models.

Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cybersecurity major.

Minimum qualifications:

• A bachelors degree and experience teaching or equivalent practical experience in Cybersecurity using a variety of technologies and tools
• Communication and presentation skills
• Course Design (can design a well-structured syllabus and select appropriate course materials)
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability (commitment to staying update with latest techniques and developments).
• Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A masters degree in a related field and/or equivalent industry experience
• Experience teaching either as a course instructor or teaching assistant especially in topics related to Cybersecurityor mentoring students/employees in topics related to tools and technologies used in Cybersecurity.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and as applicable service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary: $2279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)
• CSU Classification Salary: $2279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

Application:

To apply please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on December 9 2025; however the position will remain open until filled.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083as a condition of employment.