Course Developer and Instructor- Incident Management and Business Continuity (Cybersecurity Program)
Kaplan has partnered with Wake Forest University in their mission to develop a new kind of leader through their fully online degree programs. At Wake Forest, students gain a rare and valuable blend of leadership, technical, and practical industry expertise that empowers them to advance their career, organization—and the world around them. Wake Forest’s curricula are constantly evolving to reflect the most up-to-date market trends. And their programs are designed by both faculty experts and thought leaders in the field, providing the highest quality education possible.
Unprecedented times such as these call for a new type of leader. That’s why Wake Forest created the School of Professional Studies—to help working professionals rise to the challenge by building the skills and credentials needed to thrive in a fast-transforming global marketplace. The graduate programs are aligned to market demand, informed by the economy, and designed to address the critical need for strategic leaders who can help businesses adapt, grow, and excel in promising new ways.
Course Description: Incident Management and Business Continuity (Cybersecurity Program)
Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies is seeking highly qualified candidates to develop and teach the Incident Management and Business Continuity course in the online Master of Cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate is a professional who understands the theory and practice of cybersecurity law and policy, along with recent trends and innovations in the industry.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of strategies and practices essential for responding to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring business continuity. Students will learn to plan, test, and execute incident management and disaster recovery strategies, including conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize responses. The course emphasizes the importance of exercises to test preparedness plans and enhance cyber resiliency. Topics include incident detection and response, crisis communication, ethics, coordination of recovery efforts, and the integration of cybersecurity measures into business continuity plans.
Students meet face-to-face in a virtual classroom environment weekly over an academic term, providing them the opportunity to reinforce coursework materials, apply academic concepts, and participate in focused discussions with faculty and colleagues.
Faculty Qualifications:
• Master's degree in program field or related degree. Terminal degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in university-level teaching. Preferred applicants also will have a demonstrated ability to deliver graduate-level, online course experiences that are valued by industry. With the targeted audience for this program being adult students pursuing career growth, the University seeks to hire colleagues who are highly skilled in and/or highly attuned to adult learning best practices.
• 5+ years industry experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and an ability to integrate ethical concepts and broad understandings of diversity.
Application packet must include:
• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the position, as well as a summary of relevant academic, professional and teaching experiences
• Current curriculum vitae/resume
• Sample of recent course evaluation results, preferably for graduate-level, online courses
Compensation for developing a 3.0 credit course= $10,000
Compensation for teaching a 3.0 credit course= $5,000
Interested candidates, please submit your complete application packet to [email protected]
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Unprecedented times such as these call for a new type of leader. That’s why Wake Forest created the School of Professional Studies—to help working professionals rise to the challenge by building the skills and credentials needed to thrive in a fast-transforming global marketplace. The graduate programs are aligned to market demand, informed by the economy, and designed to address the critical need for strategic leaders who can help businesses adapt, grow, and excel in promising new ways.
Course Description: Incident Management and Business Continuity (Cybersecurity Program)
Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies is seeking highly qualified candidates to develop and teach the Incident Management and Business Continuity course in the online Master of Cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate is a professional who understands the theory and practice of cybersecurity law and policy, along with recent trends and innovations in the industry.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of strategies and practices essential for responding to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring business continuity. Students will learn to plan, test, and execute incident management and disaster recovery strategies, including conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize responses. The course emphasizes the importance of exercises to test preparedness plans and enhance cyber resiliency. Topics include incident detection and response, crisis communication, ethics, coordination of recovery efforts, and the integration of cybersecurity measures into business continuity plans.
Students meet face-to-face in a virtual classroom environment weekly over an academic term, providing them the opportunity to reinforce coursework materials, apply academic concepts, and participate in focused discussions with faculty and colleagues.
Faculty Qualifications:
• Master's degree in program field or related degree. Terminal degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in university-level teaching. Preferred applicants also will have a demonstrated ability to deliver graduate-level, online course experiences that are valued by industry. With the targeted audience for this program being adult students pursuing career growth, the University seeks to hire colleagues who are highly skilled in and/or highly attuned to adult learning best practices.
• 5+ years industry experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and an ability to integrate ethical concepts and broad understandings of diversity.
Application packet must include:
• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the position, as well as a summary of relevant academic, professional and teaching experiences
• Current curriculum vitae/resume
• Sample of recent course evaluation results, preferably for graduate-level, online courses
Compensation for developing a 3.0 credit course= $10,000
Compensation for teaching a 3.0 credit course= $5,000
Interested candidates, please submit your complete application packet to [email protected]
Apply Now
Apply Now