SL355994-Winter 2026-CIS*6510 Cybersecurity and Defense

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
1
Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?
A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course: 
No
Course Details
Course Number: 
CIS*6510
Course Name: 
Cybersecurity and Defense
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
50
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
The Sessional Lecturer will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, which includes but is not limited to: • Developing a comprehensive course outline consistent with the University and departmental guidelines. • Preparing and delivering engaging lectures. • Developing, administering, and grading assignments, midterms, and final examinations. • Providing timely and constructive feedback to students. • Holding regular office hours for student consultation and support. • Managing the course website on CourseLink (D2L Brightspace), including posting course materials, grades, and announcements. • Ensuring all academic and administrative deadlines are met as per University policy. • Submitting final grades by the Registrar’s deadline.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
• Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of the foundational principles of cybersecurity and various defense mechanisms, including but not limited to cryptographic methods, identity and access management, vulnerability and threat analysis, software security, network security, web security, Firewall, intrusion detection, VPN, and Defense in Depth. • A PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
• Industrial experience of designing diverse security systems. • Ability to integrate and discuss real-life case studies related to cybersecurity failures and successes. • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Experience with learning management systems (e.g., CourseLink/D2L Brightspace) is an asset. • Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level, particularly in cybersecurity, information security, or related courses, is highly desirable.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Please see WebAdvisor for any lab/lecture times.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,838.51 (effective 2025/26)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, October 24, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Lauren King, Instructional Support Coordinator - teachingsupport@socs.uoguelph.ca

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