Temporary Online Course Developer - RITM Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Enterprise Security Strategy

Position: Temporary Online Course Developer - RITM 120 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Enterprise Security Strategy
Online Course Developer - RITM 120 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Enterprise Security Strategy

Location:

Remote (U.S.

-based only)

Division:
Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Brandeis University

Compensation: $3,000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks)

Brandeis University's Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RITM 120 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Enterprise Security Strategy.

This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developer within Brandeis Online's graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce relevance. This course will assist students in learning security governance frameworks, enterprise risk-management strategies, compliance structures, and architectural security practices. The course emphasizes resilience, policy development, and organizational security responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in the Brandeis Online Course Standards. Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus, instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge, learning objects, and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes.

The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeis's academic standards and online course development guidelines.

Throughout the design process, the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff, adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration, and meet project milestones. Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback, and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer, and Brandeis Online.

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a closely related field.

* Minimum 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, security strategy, or information assurance leadership.

* Demonstrated expertise in security governance frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls).

* Experience in enterprise risk assessment, compliance program development, and security policy implementation.

* Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education.

* Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.

* Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

* Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills.

* Familiarity with curriculum design, accreditation standards, and graduate-level rigor.

* Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging, accessible learning pathways.

* Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive, learner-centered experiences.

Preferred Experience:

* Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Risk Management, Public Policy (technology focus), or related field.

* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, governance strategy, or enterprise security architecture.

* Professional experience as a CISO, Director of Information Security, Security Architect, Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC) Leader, or similar role.

* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.

* Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses.

* Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy.

* Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P).

* Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum.

Additional Details:

* Fully remote (U.S.

-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship).

* 12-week development timeline (~65 total hours).

* Compensation: $3000

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