Director - CS, Cybersecurity, and IT Programs

Overview

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Computing and Data Science seeks a forward‑thinking Director to lead our undergraduate and graduate programs in B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Applied Computer Science, and M.S. in Cybersecurity in collaboration with faculty and school leadership. Reporting to the Dean, the Program Director plays a key role in curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, and student success.

• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Support the Dean and Associate Dean in scheduling, faculty assignments, and academic standards.
• Support student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with university offices such as the Registrar, Marketing, and COOPS+CAREERS.
• Teach up to three courses during the academic year and two in the summer for additional pay.
• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and program communications.

• Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Education with a strong quantitative or computing focus, or a closely related field. Exceptional candidates with an ABD status or a relevant Master’s degree plus significant teaching or research experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in teaching, research, or programmatic contributions in academic, industry, or public sector settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities.
• Experience in serving students, management, and leadership.
• Record of clear research and scholarship agenda.
• Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.
• 5–8 years of progressive responsibility in academic, research, or equivalent roles, including teaching, program development, or leadership. Experience in a tenure‑track or teaching‑intensive role is a plus but not required.
• Record of excellence in pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Record of excellence in leadership and management.
• Record of excellence in working in a collaborative environment.

We value diverse career paths and encourage applicants from industry, government, or interdisciplinary academic backgrounds who demonstrate commitment to teaching, innovation, and student success. Candidates who bring experience in inclusive pedagogy, emerging technologies, or cross‑disciplinary collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.

Apply by sending a cover letter and CV to this posting.

The job grade for this position is Grade 11. The expected salary is between $120,000–$150,000. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H‑1B visas. The start date will be for the upcoming Fall
2026 semester in September.

Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student‑centered approach to education. The School of Computing and Data Science comprises more than 30 full‑time faculty offering undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics, and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity.

The school’s teaching and research strengths include artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high‑performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math, and modeling. Faculty members bring significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience, and collaboration across departments is highly encouraged and supported.

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