Industry Professional Opportunities
Become an Educator in Cybersecurity
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Business has received a $3.35 million grant from the U.S. National Security Agency to educate, train and develop faculty in cybersecurity. UCCS will serve as a strategic partner for a consortium of educational institutions to deliver a comprehensive, programmatic approach to cybersecurity faculty development. The grant will provide cybersecurity education to more than 1,500 participants. Courses for existing cyber industry professionals will be provided at no cost to the participants.
A “Professors of Practice” program is offered for professionals in the field of cybersecurity to obtain an understanding of pedagogy, leading to placements in the classroom as full-time, adjunct faculty or guest lecturers.
More Info
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Currently employed in the Cybersecurity realm.
- Possess credentials and/or a graduate degree in Cybersecurity
- Interest in teaching on the university/college level
- UCCS Pedagogy Courses (8-week format)
- Pedagogy Workshops (4-week format)
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management is also available
The consortium includes a partnership with 10 prominent academic institutions, from community colleges to elite research universities, that specialize in cybersecurity instruction.
- Arizona State University
- Florida International University
- Moraine Valley Community College
- Robert Morris University
- United States Air Force Academy
- University of Albany, SUNY
- University of Cincinnati
- University of New Mexico
- Whatcom Community College
- National Cyberwatch Center
