"Assistant Professor of Practice Cybersecurity"

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Program within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Assumption University invites applications for a full-time position as Professor of Practice commencing January 2025. The position carries a teaching load of eight courses for the academic year. The successful applicant should be able to teach a broad range of Cybersecurity courses. The instruction modality for this position will be online (remote) in support of our new online Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Cybersecurity Track (PBACT). We seek a candidate committed to high quality undergraduate teaching, mentoring and advising, especially with adult learners who already have an earned bachelor's degree in another field. We also seek a candidate with professional experience and/or industry certifications, and familiarity with the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program defined by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Requirements

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University, including its commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as showing respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity. Applicants must have at least a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience may also be considered.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of any experience as a mentor for student research, a statement outlining the applicant's vision.

About Assumption University

St. John Paul II wrote: "Man's creation by God 'in his own image' confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings." Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Required
Masters or better.