Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor
Company:
East Carolina University
Job Location:
Category:
Computer Science
Type:
Full-Time
Position Number: 600224
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview:
Housed within the College of Engineering and Technology, Technology Systems offers five undergraduate degrees, three masters degrees, three graduate professional certificates, and participates in a consortium-based PhD program. The department has 32 full-time faculty members and employs an average of 15 part time instructors each semester to serve approximately 1400 students.
Job Duties:
The College of Engineering and Technology seeks a 9-month teaching instructor or teaching assistant professor starting fall semester 2025 to teach, advise, and provide service in the Department of Technology Systems with a focus in cybersecurity, including cyberinfrastructure security, ethical hacking and penetration testing, intrusion detection/prevention systems, cybersecurity automation and programming, digital forensics, etc. Faculty members are expected to provide leadership in developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum using both traditional and distance delivery methods. In addition to teaching, advising, and providing service, active engagement in outreach to industry is required. Additionally, providing service to the university, community, and profession is expected.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an area closely related to the technology disciplines in the department is required as Teaching Instructor.
A PhD degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an area closely related to the technology disciplines in the department is required as Teaching Assistant Professor.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Appointed title will be commensurate with education and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Industry experience in cybersecurity or experience teaching cybersecurity courses at the university or college level is preferred. Experience in cybersecurity posture assessment, security configuration, and cyberattack mitigation for information systems, networks, and hosts, cyber forensics and emerging areas such as AI deployment in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure cybersecurity, or cybersecurity in advanced manufacturing; and industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CCNA-Security, RHCE, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker, Cloud Security, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Original letters of reference and transcripts will be requested if invited for interview. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted by People Admin tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed directly to Ebone S. Foster, ECU College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mailstop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Close Date:Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 04/14/2025
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/84783
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