Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Data Science

Albertus Magnus College • New Haven, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Albertus Magnus College Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Cybersecurity Program in the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership invites applications for a full-time faculty member to deliver high-quality, student-centered learning experiences and education with a primary responsibility in Cybersecurity and Data Science . Working in cooperation with faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to undergraduate students in a variety of modalities (including online, hybrid and on-ground), engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in governance, and enhance the college's reputation and partnerships in the community. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Forensic Data Analysis or a related field. Rank will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an in-person position, 10-month position.

Requirements

• Master in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Forensic Data Analysis or a related field from a regionally accredited US university or comparable non-US university; doctorate preferred. The College will consider relevant experience.
• Demonstrated teaching skills and strong subject knowledge, preferably at the college level.
• Active participation in professional activities and membership in industry organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity issues in higher education or through community-based work.
• Experience with or the potential to mentor and teach adults from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to academic program and course development, participate actively in assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional development, and pursue scholarly interests.
• Possess strong communication and computer science skills, and effective organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
• Ability to teach by leveraging the learning management system and other technology tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently and as a group member in developing and executing project plans.
• Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of industry-related experience and one year of college-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Industry-recognized IT/Cybersecurity certifications also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per year over two academic semesters (fall and spring, 4 courses per term).
• Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including both day and evening courses.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of Albertus Magnus College, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Use the college’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Contribute to the College through teaching, scholarship, service, and building community connections to support the Cybersecurity and CIS programs.
• Grow and maintain a network of industry connections to support internship and job shadow opportunities, as well as college-to-career connections for students.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate in college-wide and inter-disciplinary initiatives to promote Cybersecurity and CIS efforts and to help generate student interest in the majors.
• Collaborate with the College’s ITS and Academic departments to recommend and integrate appropriate technology to ensure programmatic objectives are achieved.
• Implement and support computer lab activities to ensure student learning.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• The employer covers tuition remission after 90 days of employment and covers 100 % (employees responsible for books and technology fees).
• You will have the opportunity to participate in our retirement plan from day one, and after one year of employment, the college contributes depending on your service years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level