Assistant/Associate Professor of Cybersecurity - State University Faculty

Metropolitan State University • Saint Cloud, MN

16h

About The Position

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX Coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Equity & Access, [phone], Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related area
• Experience in researching human factors and defending against social engineering attacks
• Experience with cryptographical methods
• Demonstrated potential to be an effective instructor utilizing best teaching practices
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
• successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AI systems for cybersecurity
• Experience in wireless network security
• Experience engaging students in experiential learning through real-world projects
• Experience with teaching and assessment of online courses

Responsibilities

• teach a mix of introductory and advanced cybersecurity and information assurance courses
• participate in curricular updates for the computer science program
• serve on departmental committees
• remain professionally active
• perform other duties as assigned
• establish and maintain a professional goal of becoming an outstanding teacher-scholar through research-based, best-practice pedagogy
• teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods, such as online and hybrid
• regularly pursue professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth
• Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online, or hybrid, and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree