Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Intelligence Operations (UPDATED)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Intelligence Operations (UPDATED)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Information Systems and Technology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24266

Department: Cyber Intelligence Operations

Location: Sierra Vista

Address: 1140 Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 USA

Position Highlights

NOTE: The word "Cyber" has been removed from the job title and the position highlights. In addition, the department website link has been updated.

Cyber & Intelligence Operations (CIO) in the College of Engineering (ENGR) is seeking a candidate for a career-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice Rank for the Intelligence & Information Operations degree program for on-campus and online students.

We seek a candidate who can demonstrate outstanding teaching methods as well as the ability to develop, maintain, and teach undergraduate courses in a variety of formats (e.g., on-campus and online). The program places a high value on collaboration both within the specific degree program and across other related disciplines. We seek individuals who bring leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are particularly interested in candidates who can work with a multifaceted student population, stakeholders, and colleagues and will demonstrate curricula development and instruction consistent with the department and college's purpose, vision, and values.

The desired Information Operations teaching areas include, but are not limited to, the following: Information Operations (IO) terms, concepts, and authorities; Deception, Counter-deception, and Counter-intelligence; Psychological Operations (PSYOP); Information Warfare (IW); Computational Propaganda; Virtual Persona/Bot creation & management; Applied Agentic AI; Applied Generative AI; and offensive and defensive information operations within the operational and information environments.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Intelligence & Information Operations will contribute to building a strong team of faculty and staff who are committed to preparing traditional, post-traditional, and transfer students for success in the 21st-century workforce.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a workload typical for a career track faculty within ENGR defined as 80% related to teaching and 20% related to service.
• Teach undergraduate level courses at multiple sites using a variety of formats, on campus and online.
• Engage students in active learning, encouraging class participation, and provide support in completing class assignments/projects.
• Manage classroom interactions and establish and maintain a climate that encourages learning across multiple delivery platforms.
• Develop/prepare course syllabi, assignments, and activities for course delivery.
• Prepare & deliver course lectures/workshops.
• Critique & grade student assignments & exams.
• Participate in advising and mentoring students.
• Maintain regular in-person and virtual office hours and/or be available to students by appointment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplinary lines.
• Assist in the development of innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
• Contribute to the service responsibilities of ENGR and the University of Arizona, in part through participation on committees and student mentoring, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Contribute to ENGR and the University of Arizona's development through appropriate outreach to local communities (including government units, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and area residents).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Information Operations (IO).
• Knowledge of current industry practices, tools, and technologies relevant to Information Operations (IO).
• Pedagogical knowledge, including curriculum design, adult learning theory, and a broad scope of teaching practices
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in professional practice.
• Teaching and instructional skills for both in-person and online modalities.
• Communication skills, both written and oral, suitable for academic and professional audiences.
• Student mentoring and advising skills, especially for career readiness and professional development.
• Ability to mentor students in applied research or practice-based projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to enact experiential learning models.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Information Warfare, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, or a closely related field to the teaching duties expected.
• Specific and demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: Information Operations (IO); Psychological Operations; Deception, Counter-Deception, and Counter-Intelligence; Computational Propaganda; Virtual Persona/Bot Creation & Management; Applied Agentic AI; Applied Generative AI.
• Previous teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in in Information Warfare, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, or a closely related field to the teaching duties expected.
• Demonstrated professional experience in innovative teaching methods, specifically in synchronous and asynchronous online modalities.
• Relevant experience working in/with one or more of the Intelligence Community (IC) member organizations.
• A DoD or IC security clearance.

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $92,308 - $115,385

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Jason Denno, Executive Director, Cyber Convergence Center
jasondenno@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit the following documents:

• 1) Cover Letter
• 2) Curriculum Vitae
• 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy