Faculty Member/Program Director Cybersecurity

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This faculty member will be teaching undergraduate and graduate School of Business Leadership courses primarily in the accelerated online and/or evening format, but also in the traditional on-campus lecture format as needed to satisfy teaching load requirements.

Additional responsibilities include acting as Program Director for the Networking Management & Security and Cybersecurity programs by serving on university committees; attending university and school meetings; overseeing departmental processes necessary for overall program evaluation, strategic planning, and accreditation; advisement of students; curriculum development; selection and monitoring of faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on a full-time basis in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies
• Assess student performance using outcomes-based assessments
• Collaborate with content and design specialists to develop curriculum consistent with course objectives and best practices in the School of Business
• Coordinate scheduling of courses and adjunct faculty
• Student advisement and degree progress oversight
• Advising oversight and administration of adjunct faculty
• Regular monitoring of full-time and adjunct faculty teaching
• Address student and instructor issues in School of Business Leadership courses

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Expertise in the discipline
• Strong organizational and teaching skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team to coordinate and support program within the school and university
• Ability to employ appropriate technology and best practices in teaching both traditional and adult learners
• Adherence to the Christian mission and policies of the University

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Master’s degree in relevant academic discipline
• DBA, PhD, or additional graduate coursework in specialty area (e.g. cybersecurity, computer science, network management, Information Technology, Database Administration)
• One or more current industry certifications in IT/Cyber related disciplines such as A+, Network+ CISA, CCNA, CySA+, PenTest+, CEH, GCIH, or CISSP strongly
• Teaching experience in higher education strongly
• Business experience in the field of Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance or similar relevant employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operate a computer with a keyboard, pointing device, web cam, and speakers
• Stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Walk around the classroom and to/from parking lots and buildings
• Stand, bend, and crouch
• Reach, grasp, move, and hold objects
• Verbally express information or instructions
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds
• Exercise clear vision at 20 inches or less and adjust focus
• Judge distances and spatial relationships

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.