Faculty, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics or Information Systems; Rank

Position Summary

This is a full‑time, 9‑month, campus‑based open‑rank faculty position in the Information Systems Department, Brown School of Business and Leadership (BSOBL). Responsibilities include teaching, course development, student advising and mentoring, service to the school, department and university, and continued scholarship in the field. Teaching responsibilities include 24–30 contact hours per academic year and may include undergraduate and graduate courses in the campus‑based and online Computer Information Systems and/or Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics programs.

Additional responsibilities include student recruitment, retention, placement efforts, program assessment, and engagement in the life of the university.

Doctorate in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field required for Assistant Professor rank or higher.
Master’s degree in the field required for Lecturer rank. College‑level teaching experience in information systems, cybersecurity, digital forensics, software design, or related subjects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with relevant industry knowledge, experience, and professional certifications (e.g., CHFI, EnCE, GCFE, GNFA, MCFE) preferred.

• Demonstrated teaching ability in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer security, digital forensics, software development, and/or information systems.
• Ability to engage in curriculum development, planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning.
• Ability to design and employ computer lab experiences to enhance student learning.
• Proficiency in classroom and learning management technologies (e.g., Blackboard).
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to inclusive learning experiences for graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Student‑centered approach to teaching and commitment to student achievement.
• Commitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding students and supervising student scholarly activity.
• Excellent work ethic and organizational, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional network to support advising, mentoring, and placement of students.
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, modeling inclusive behavior, and promoting a culture of belonging.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

• Teach 24–30 credit hours per academic year, as assigned by Department Chair and commensurate with rank (typically 12 credits/semester at Assistant Professor or higher rank and 15 credits/semester as Lecturer).
• Teaching responsibilities include preparation for face‑to‑face and online courses; preparing teaching materials; providing timely feedback to students; supervising independent study projects; and submitting mid‑term and final grades.
• Design and implement curricula and course activities that align with Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Write and/or update syllabi each semester or term.
• Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning and responding to student evaluations and faculty review.
• Hold at least three office hours per week.
• Participate in curriculum development and departmental activities.
• Conduct student advising activities and support academic, career, and graduate‐school matters.
• Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
• Participate in program and university assessment activities.
• Attend teaching workshops and implement new evidence‑based methods.
• Mentor students in projects related to specialty scholars…