"Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity"

Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Effective Date: 8/1/2026

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Job Description:

Manhattanville University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity in the School of Arts and Sciences. This position carries a teaching load of 30 credits per academic year and includes instruction in both Cybersecurity and Computer Science courses. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary faculty committed to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and applied learning. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track position with a focus on teaching excellence and professional engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Cybersecurity and Computer Science, including foundational and advanced topics.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Advise and mentor students in academic and career planning.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work and program development.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support the growth of technology-related programs.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in the field.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
• Ability to teach a range of courses including programming, network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

Education:
Master's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level.
Experience with hands-on labs, simulations, and experiential learning.
Familiarity with current cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and threat analysis.
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary:
The annual salary for this position is $72,000-$73,000.

Hours Expectation:
Full-time, 35 hours per week

Housing:
Housing is not provided.

Benefits:
Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $72,000 - $73,000