Working Title: Online Adjunct Faculty – Computer Science Department

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Integrated Science and Engineering

Department: 100061 - Computer Science

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $5,000 - $11,000 Based on Enrollment

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/22/2024

About JMU:

Mission
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Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Department of Computer Science at James Madison University is seeking an adjunct to teach a graduate-level Special Topics in Cybersecurity class during the Spring, 2025 semester (January 21 - May 15, 2025). Pay will depend on the number of students enrolled: $5,000 for 3-4 students, $8,000 for 5-7 students, and $11,000 for 8 or more students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The class will be offered asynchronously and 100% online using the Canvas learning management system. The topic of the course will be one of the following (or similar): Malware Analysis, Mobile Security, AI for Security, Database Security, Formal Methods for Security.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have substantial expertise in the field of Cybersecurity. An MS degree, or comparable work experience, is required. A doctoral degree is preferred.

Additional Posting Information:

To apply, please complete the online application and provide a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should include a proposed topic and should discuss previous teaching experience, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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