Assistant Professor Of Cybersecurity

Assistant Professor Of Cybersecurity

Position Type Full Time Faculty Education Level Doctoral/Terminal Degree Category Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

DIVISION|DEPARTMENT:
Computer Science, Mathematics & Technology | School of Arts and Sciences

FLSA STATUS:
Full-Time | Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Chair, Computer Science, Mathematics & Technology Division

The Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity is a full-time non-tenured faculty position requiring a strong educational background specifically in more than one area of Cybersecurity. The Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity shall primary responsibility for supporting the Department of Computer Science, Math, and Technology in maximizing the University's operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives. This is a faculty position requiring a strong academic background specifically in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security or Information Technology Security.

This key position shall report to the Chair of the Computer Science, Mathematics & Technology Division.

Essential Functions

• Faculty will offer both introductory and advanced courses directly related to scheduled instruction, including lecture, laboratory, clinical, performance and coaching assignments; preparation for instruction, and student assessment activities.
• Faculty must develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Candidates will also be accountable for collaborative and applied research in various disciplines, including assistance with grant applications and data analysis on funded grants.
• Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program assessment for accreditation. Advise students for both academic and career fields.
• Other qualifications include: cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or staff population.
• A thorough understanding of technology, learning management systems, and computer applications is essential (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, Powercampus, Jenzabar, Linked In Learning).
• Teach cybersecurity, computer science, and information systems courses.
• Coordinate cybersecurity program as specified by NSA: CAE-CD PoS Validation.
• Manage community education, participation, development, involvement in Cybersecurity activities.
• Perform teaching, scholarship, service, and professional development.
• Perform course and program assessment for ABET accreditation.
• Work collaboratively with the other faculty to advance the department academic programs.
• Actively engage in faculty-student research supported through external grants.
• Advise students in both academic and career fields.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the Computer Science, Mathematics & Technology Division.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in using data in assessment and decision making.
• Ability to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Linked In Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable…