National Louis University

Cybersecurity Adjunct Instructor

Location
Chicago, IL
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 4, 2026

About this position

WHO WE ARE National Louis University (NLU), founded in 1886, is a private, non-profit university based in Chicago, IL serving nearly 10,000 students across five colleges. Accelerate U is a new division at the university offering rapid pathways to high-demand skills, post-secondary degrees, and an upwardly mobile job and career. The Accelerate U team works with employers and non-profit operators to build affordable academic and training pathways that 1) lead to an industry-recognized credential/certificate, 2) bridge to an in-demand, upwardly-mobile job, 3) include coaching and wraparound supports, and 4) grant participants Pell-eligible college credit that can build to a bachelor’s degree. The Cybersecurity Certification Program is a 24-week program designed to support students in launching their careers as cybersecurity analysts. The instructor will teach CYBR 401, 402, 405, and 410, a 24-week commitment. Classes take place on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-5pm (with a break from 12-1pm). Term 1CYBR 401: AI and Security Foundations: 5QH, 6 Weeks CYBR 402: Security Principles and Architecture: 5QH, 6 Weeks Term 2 CYBR 405: Security Operations and Risk Management: 5QH, 6 Weeks CYBR 410: SOC Analyst Foundations and Splunk : 5QH, 6 Weeks Through the entire program, participants also work with a career coach to develop the durable skills needed to be successful in their job including effective problem-solving, collaboration, reliability, confidence, and social awareness. In order to complete the program, students must earn 25 Quarter Hour credits and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA. Our vision is for all students to complete this program and successfully enter full time careers and consider continuing their education at National Louis University. WHO YOU ARE You are Driven to Succeed. You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students who are new to a college environment. To be successful teaching

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