Part-time Instructor in Cybersecurity Solutions (French)
Last updated: November 8, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
Course Title: Part-time Instructor in Cybersecurity Solutions
Course Code: CECR 2003F
Date posted: 2024-11-07
Application deadline: 2024-11-29
Format: Online (30 hours)
Language of instruction: French
Schedule
Term: Winter 2025
Term dates: January 14, 2025– February 13, 2025
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time of day: 18:00 – 21:00
Position description
The Centre for Continuing Education at Concordia University provides part-time employment to a range of subject-matter experts to teach in short-target courses and programs. Teaching tasks include the preparation of course and course plan, delivery of course, evaluating student performance and grading student work and grade submission. Instructors attend departmental meetings and attend professional development training activities related to the program.
Course description and learning outcomes
This course will focus on strategies for mitigating threats and vulnerabilities faced by organizations. It will provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and implement effective cybersecurity solutions for their organizations.
By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Describe how to respond quickly and effectively to any cybersecurity incidents that occur.
- Match strategies appropriate to mitigating the various cyber threats.
- Design the implementation of cybersecurity solutions that are effective against various cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Prepare to keep up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Qualifications and assets
- Education: BA/MA in Cybersecurity or equivalent, with a major in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
- Industry experience: 5+ years relevant work experience or equivalent
- Teaching experience: 3 years of teaching experience or equivalent
- Experience: Experience in cybersecurity, information systems security, software security, communication networks, network security, web security, mobile network security, cloud security, ethical hacking, risk management, security prevention, detection and remediation techniques, security governance, and establishing cybersecurity strategy within an organization
- Having an industry certification like CISSP, CompTIA Security+ is a plus
- French proficiency required: Conversation minimum level 4; Writing level 5. Candidates will be tested.
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to the Centre for Continuing Education, Ms. Saskia van Es (saskia.vanes@concordia.ca) and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the course title and a detailed curriculum vitae. Electronic applications should be submitted by the deadline but will continue to be reviewed until course has been filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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Adaptive measures
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Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
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