SL290845-Summer 2024-CIS*6670 Special Topics In Cybersecurity

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Summer 2024
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: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
CIS*6670
Course Name: 
Special Topics In Cybersecurity
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course delves into the crucial aspects of secure coding practices and application security within the context of the software development lifecycle. Aimed at equipping participants with the skills necessary to design, develop, and maintain secure web applications, the curriculum covers the latest strategies and techniques to counter prevalent security threats. Key topics include an in-depth and practical exploration of the OWASP Top 10, the most critical security risks to web applications, and the OWASP SAMM and Microsoft SDLC. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, students will learn how to implement and test effective security measures from the ground up, ensuring the resilience of their applications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
30
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Other
Masters in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Research and teaching experience in the related field
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Other
PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Other
Successful teaching related courses to the security of software at college or university level
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
- Research experience in related field will be considered an asset - Experience in software security testing using tools of the trade - Experience in software development and management
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Dates and times have not been finalized, but will be discussed at the interview phase of the process. This is an in-class course, so an interested applicant should assume at least three hours of teaching on campus per week.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
May 7, 2024 to August 21, 2024
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,758.48 (effective 2022/23)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Minglun Gong Director, School of Computer Science director@socs.uoguelph.ca

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