Job Description

Description

The

Department of Computer Science

, within the

Faculty of Science

, invites applications for a

Fall 2025 term Sessional Instructor

.



The successful candidate will have responsibilities for curriculum development and refinement and computing infrastructure design and refinement for the course. Lecture delivery and grading are not a part of this position's responsibility.

Specific duties include:

Improve the current course worksheet materials Write detailed instructions for how to run the course activities and list common questions students might have, with associated answers Create rubrics for grading the worksheets Update computer lab networking equipment to support course activities Develop a new course activity of current interest to students and industry

ISEC 603 - Network Security

Introduction to network security, with a focus on fundamental security concepts, explores the network stack and its related security concerns, and provides hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark. Topics covered may include TLS, VPNs, firewalls, web tracking, and honeypots.

Fall 2025 Term Dates:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025

Qualifications:

The candidate should possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, with specialized expertise in network security. They should have a strong academic or professional background in cybersecurity, with a minimum of a master's degree. In addition, the candidate should have previous course development experience. The candidate should have a proven track record of research, publications, or hands-on experience in the field. Demonstrated experience with using and teaching wireshark, tcpdump, certbot, iptables, and honeypots is important.



Please apply on-line via the "Apply Now" link. A complete application should be submitted in a

single pdf

, and include the following:

Current curriculum vitae Concise statement of teaching philosophy. Teaching dossier describing past teaching and curriculum development experience, evidence of application of teaching philosophy which includes fostering an inclusive learning environment, and reflective practices.
Three letters of reference are also required and can be submitted with the pdf application, or sent under separate cover by the application deadline, to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca.



NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV. Multiple positions may be filled by this posting.

Application Deadline: August 19, 2025

Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/computer-science for further information about the Department of Computer Science.



Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.




As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Computer Science will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.


Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.



The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)


For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the

Faculty of Science

, click here.

About the University of Calgary

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