Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UW-Stout Polytechnic seeks a non-tenure-track Lecturer in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027. This instructional academic staff position has a renewable annual contract and focuses on high-quality undergraduate teaching in an inclusive, equitable, student-centered learning environment. The lecturer will contribute to the Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering (CNIE) and Cybersecurity undergraduate programs at a polytechnic university emphasizing applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences.

The position is in the Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Department, which supports Cybersecurity, CNIE, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, and Computer and Electrical Engineering programs. The department has 33 full-time members and a tradition of teaching excellence, inclusive practice, student-centered and technology-enhanced instruction, and scholarship and research. Instructional technologies and settings include classroom laptops, Canvas and online homework systems, and interactive distance education. The department and its programs have established cybersecurity-related recognition and grant support, and students participate in national and international competitions.

The teaching load is typically 30 credits per academic year, or 15 credits per semester. The lecturer will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, especially courses supporting the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs; contribute to curriculum development, instructional improvement, and assessment; advise students; collaborate with industry partners; and provide service to the department and university. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin offers a benefits package that includes participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

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 one or more 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 those supporting the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs; the typical teaching load is 30 credits per academic year (15 credits per semester).
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to courses of instruction.
• Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance.
• 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 in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students regarding course or series content and expectations.
• Provide service to the department and university, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
• An excellent employee benefits package; details are available through the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits resource.

What This Job Offers

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