YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Cyber Security

Technology Requirements: YourPace Adjunct Faculty are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed
• High-speed internet connection
• Webcam
• Microphone

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
• Demonstrated academic and/or professional experience in cybersecurity or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in one or more of the following fields: network security, digital forensics, penetration testing, risk management, or systems security, * Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
• Prior college-level teaching experience in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field
• Experience teaching in online, asynchronous, competency-based, or other nontraditional instructional environments
• Current or recent industry certification such as CISSP, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, CISA, CCNA/CCNP, or comparable credentials.
• Experience with learning management systems, particularly Brightspace/D2L
• Experience with virtual labs, cloud environments, virtualization, network simulation, cybersecurity ranges, or other technologies used to deliver hands-on cybersecurity education remotely.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire fully remote Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in Cyber Security. UMPI is a public institution for competency-based education (CBE) accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the YourPace degree programs are self-paced, student-driven, student-centered, subscription-based competency-education model that primarily serves adult learners. YourPace allows high flexibility for students without compromising academic quality. YourPace invites applicants to be Adjunct Faculty members to be Instructors of Record and/or develop courses from a wide range of disciplines and professional skills for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Teaching assignments may begin at any of our six or eight-week session start dates per year. YourPace seeks subject matter experts in the following areas:

• Cyber forensics
• Cyber risk management
• Applied cryptography
• Penetration testing
• Secure network administration
• Cybersecurity law
• Other subjects that may be relevant to the major, * Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be hired as programmatic needs arise. (Unless otherwise notified, applications will remain on file until May 30, 2027. If no communication regarding application status has been received by that date, the application will be considered inactive.)
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references.
• A background screening will be conducted on candidates who move forward in the selection process.
• The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

About the University For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has helped students build successful professional careers. UMPI offers life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment for 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from Maine, across the United States, and around the world. To learn more, visit the . Situated on 150 acres amidst the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine, UMPI strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development throughout Aroostook County and the State of Maine. Serving as an educational and cultural center for the area, university facilities host lectures, academic programs, concerts, dance performances, art exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region. You can also explore community resources and regional attractions by reading more about what . Clery Act- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580 Equal Opportunity Statement- Equal Opportunity Statement- The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). About Us: About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine’s diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine’s exemplary lifestyle on the .