Online Course Developer RITM 120 Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Enterprise Security Strategy
Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Division: Rabb School of Continuing Studies Brandeis University
Compensation: $3000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks)
Brandeis Universitys Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RITM 120 Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Enterprise Security Strategy.
This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developerwithin Brandeis Onlines graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes accreditation standards and workforce relevance. This course will assist students in learning security governance frameworks enterprise risk-management strategies compliance structures and architectural security practices. The course emphasizes resilience policy development and organizational security responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in theBrandeis Online Course Standards. Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge learning objects and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes.
The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeiss academic standards and online course development guidelines.
Throughout the design process the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration and meet project milestones. Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer and Brandeis Online.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Assurance Information Systems Computer Science Risk Management or a closely related field.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity governance enterprise risk management security strategy or information assurance leadership.
Demonstrated expertise in security governance frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF ISO/IEC 27001 COBIT CIS Controls).
Experience in enterprise risk assessment compliance program development and security policy implementation.
Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education.
Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.
Familiarity with analytical tools collaborative platforms and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Strong communication organization and independent work skills.
Familiarity with curriculum design accreditation standards and graduate-level rigor.
Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging accessible learning pathways.
Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive learner-centered experiences.
Preferred Experience:
Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Cybersecurity Information Systems Risk Management Public Policy (technology focus) or related field.
5 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership governance strategy or enterprise security architecture.
Professional experience as a CISO Director of Information Security Security Architect Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC) Leader or similar role.
Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC CISA ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or equivalent.
Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses.
Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g. H5P).
Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum.
Additional Details:
Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship).
12-week development timeline (65 total hours).
Compensation: $3000
The Universitys pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience and education/training internal peer equity and applicable legal requirements.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class).
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Brandeis University is a private research university with a liberal arts focus in Waltham/Boston, Massachusetts.