Faculty - CIS - Cybersecurity tenure, position

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for the position of Full Time Faculty - Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity.

The faculty member will teach courses in or related to Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity for majors and non-majors in a variety of delivery modes as assigned (in-person, online, or hybrid) and consistent with both current developments in the discipline as well as best practices in teaching and learning to foster and improve student success. Actively engage in curriculum and course development; course and program coordination;

advising and assisting students; the assessment of student learning; training and mentoring colleagues; and continuous improvement of the program/department. Cooperate with the College community in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and in the college environment. Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees.

Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• Complete list of classes taught including the course, year, semester and credit hours
• Teaching philosophy (AI submissions will not be considered)

• Earned Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Cybersecurity or in a Computer Science/CIS-related field with advanced coursework in Cybersecurity required.
• Equivalent of five or more years full-time professional Cybersecurity experience required.
• CISSP or similar certification required.
• Demonstrated programming/scripting experience required.
• Additionally:
  • Candidates must have successfully completed at least two years full-time teaching (or the equivalent in part-time teaching experience) in higher education at a level comparable to a community college.
  • Candidates must express themselves clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Candidates must demonstrate competence in designing, organizing, and delivering effective and appropriate learning experiences in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
  • Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness using technology to provide instruction, including use of online learning platforms to deliver and manage course materials, possessing the willingness and ability to be trained in new technology as needs arise.
  • Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission/philosophy, possessing the desire and ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and responsibly with colleagues, staff, and community college students in a diverse and multicultural setting.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to keeping professional skills and knowledge up-to-date.

• Master’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity or in a Computer Science/CIS-related field
• Certification and/or experience in Networking, System Administration, and CompTIA A+/Linux+
• Experience maintaining Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) accreditation
• Experience regarding the appropriate incorporation of AI into department curriculum
• Experience teaching in a variety of delivery modalities, including in-person

• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• External Awareness: Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Building Relationships: Seeks opportunities to make contacts and build relationships, including…