Contract Faculty

Seton Hall University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a contract faculty position in Cybersecurity to commence no later than August 16, 2026. The position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities in Cybersecurity and related fields.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates must be qualified to teach courses in Cybersecurity and in areas of Computer Science related to Cybersecurity. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our M.S. program in Cybersecurity and provide hands-on lab experience for our students.

In addition to 12 credits of teaching per semester, this faculty member will have responsibilities for participating in recruitment and extracurricular activities and events for cybersecurity and related fields, including computer science and data science and engineering.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should have a masters degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field in hand by the time of appointment. While a Ph.D. is preferred, outstanding candidates with substantial, recent, and relevant industry experience as well as a masters and teaching experience will receive full, serious consideration. Successful applicants will demonstrate the potential to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, all applicants should demonstrate substantial potential for supervising student projects in Cybersecurity and knowledge of emerging trends in cybersecurity education, including hands-on labs and simulations.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior college or university teaching experience in Cybersecurity or related Computer Science fields. Industry experience.

Salary Range: $72,465-$80,517

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Provide a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, diversity statement, and three letters of reference.

Benefits Information:

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.