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Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, the students will be able to: Compare vulnerabilities in binary applications. Implement modern defence techniques against exploitation and understand the possibility of bypassing. Conduct independent vulnerability analysis against binary applications. Describe security issues and modern attacks against web application. Perform independent security analysis against web application. Examine the practices of software security development lifecycle and risk assessment. Responsibility: Teach an 8-week online course in cybersecurity. Prepare and improve online video recordings, quizzes, assignments, and virtual lab materials. Guide online discussions. Answer students’ questions. Guide students to complete assignments and projects. Grading. Teaching Qualification Requirements: Education A doctoral degree or doctoral candidate in the relevant area. Experience At least 3-year teaching experience in IT with expertise knowledge in software security and malware. Excellent track record of teaching experience in cybersecurity. Previous experience in creating and teaching cybersecurity course(s). Prior online and in-person teaching experience. Other Excellent communication skills. Have passion to be a good teacher. The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset. Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies Course Title: INFS 681 - Modern Software Exploit and Defense Credits: 3 credit course Schedule: TBD Location: TBD Salary: $11,479.00 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025 - this posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application. 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Hiring Unit: Information Studies Course Title: Modern Software Exploit and Defense Subject Code: INFS 681 01 Location: TBD Schedule: TBD Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-14 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. 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