Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity

Full‑Time Tenure‑Track Faculty - Computer Information Systems:
Cybersecurity

Harold Washington College, a member of the City Colleges of Chicago, is seeking a Full‑Time Faculty to teach Computer Information Systems:
Cybersecurity
.
We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for teaching and learning and is committed to the mission of the community college. The ideal applicant has a demonstrated record of success in the classroom, an ability to develop and use effective teaching strategies that meet diverse student needs, and a commitment to engaging students in critical thinking and problem‑solving.

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and helps students problem‑solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and attainment of the course learning outcomes.
• Help students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects diversity of people and ideas, modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in students’ academic and professional communities, promoting collaboration and teamwork among community members.

[Pursuant to the City Colleges of Chicago Credential Guidelines for the 2016/17 Academic Year.]

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or Information Security with concentration in cybersecurity or related area of specialization, or equivalent. Industry‑recognized certifications or related work experience can substitute for the degree concentration requirement. Related specializations include, but are not limited to, Information Security, Information Systems Management, Network Security, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, etc.
• Two to three years of teaching experience at the college level (preferred).
• Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students (required).
• Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population and commitment to the open‑access mission of the community college (desired).
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Disposition toward developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred; prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

All applicants, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy inclusive of commitment to equity in the classroom
• Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at the time of interview)
• List of three (3) professional references (including e‑mail and telephone number)

A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date.

Salary Range: $58,000.00 Annually; the position is represented by Local 1600 Union. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits: Excellent health and welfare benefit package; long‑term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) investment plans; pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan; generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days; tuition reimbursement. For a detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!