Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity

Universities of Wisconsin • Menomonie, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UW-Stout Polytechnic is hiring a non-tenure-track lecturer in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity. This instructional academic staff appointment has a renewable annual contract and an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027. One vacancy is being filled either at lecturer or assistant professor rank, depending on the finalist’s qualifications.

The lecturer will support student-centered undergraduate programs in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering (CNIE) and Cybersecurity in an inclusive and equitable academic environment. The teaching load is typically 30 credits per academic year, or 15 credits per semester. The department emphasizes applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, career-focused experiences, and technology-enhanced instruction. Courses may be delivered in classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings.

The Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Department has 33 full-time members and offers core courses for the CNIE, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, and Computer and Electrical Engineering programs. UW-Stout Polytechnic has been designated by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense since 2017. The CNIE program has received Department of Defense grants supporting cybersecurity curriculum development and capacity building.

The position requires a master’s degree in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field by the employment start date, and a commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in CNIE and Cybersecurity. Effective teaching potential, relevant hands-on industry experience, an industry-recognized certification, and collaboration experience are preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan and an employee benefits package.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering and Cybersecurity.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective teaching and/or potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Five or more years of relevant hands-on industry experience in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area, including areas such as wireless technologies, incident response, disaster recovery, penetration testing, or firewall technologies.
• At least one current industry-recognized certification in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area, such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and/or external partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, especially courses supporting the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs; the typical load is 30 credits per academic year (15 credits per semester).
• Engage in curriculum development and instructional improvement.
• Provide academic advisement to students in the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs.
• Collaborate with industry partners to maintain and develop new opportunities for students.
• Contribute to course and program assessment of student learning, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Provide service to the department and university and perform other duties assigned by the department chair.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to assigned courses.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students regarding course or series content and expectations.
• Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Employee benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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