Assistant Professor, Information Security Engineering Technology
Shawnee State University
Full-time
On-site
Oh 45662, Ohio, United States
$1 - $1 USD yearly
Job Description Summary
Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to support the Information Security program. The Information Security program at Shawnee is a program experiencing tremendous growth. The program is located within in the Department of Engineering Technologies which will be located in the newly formed College of Business and Engineering Technology.
The Department of Engineering Technologies contains nationally ranked programs in Plastics Engineering Technology and Digital Simulation and Gaming as well as computing-related Bachelor of Science programs in Computer Engineering Technology, Information Security, and Computer Science.
Duties of the position include:- Instructing undergraduate courses in information security including application of theory.
- Participating in curriculum and program enhancement
- Contributing to National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE) and ABET accreditation efforts, including incorporation of programmatic outcomes assessments and corresponding improvements into curriculum.
- Staying current with industry trends and refining curriculum to maintain/improve alignment with industry needs
- Engaging with students in and out of the classroom in co-curricular activities. Opportunities include:
- Representing SSU with industry partners and organizations
- Advising and mentoring students applying for jobs/internships
- Mentoring student club(s)
- Engaging with prospective students
- Engaging in professional development and scholarly activities such as:
- Taking courses and attending conferences and workshops
- Undertaking inter-disciplinary research and projects with fellow SSU faculty
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. Only online applications are accepted.
Complete your application by clicking the Apply for this Job link above and including:- cover letter addressed to Prof. Adam Miller, Chair, Department of Engineering Technologies, College of Professional Studies, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position;
- a CV;
- academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (official transcripts will be requested prior to hiring);
- a 1 to 2-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- in the Professional References section of your application, enter a minimum of three references who can confirm your experience and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position. The References you provide will receive an email containing a unique link that allows them to upload your reference letter confidentially. Reference letters should be addressed to Prof. Adam Miller, Chair, Department of Engineering Technologies, College of Professional Studies
- Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be required to present a teaching and lab demonstration of abilities. Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Prof. Adam Miller, Chair, Department of Engineering Technologies, College of Professional Studies
Since Shawnee State is primarily a teaching institution, preference will be given to candidates with prior post-secondary teaching experience.
The salary at Shawnee State is commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes a benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degree. See Overview of Employee Benefits for more information.
Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. Shawnee is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,200 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio – a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Adjacent to Portsmouth is Shawnee State Forest, the largest of Ohio’s state forests at over 65,000 acres. This unique and diverse ecosystem offers faculty the opportunity to teach in the field and provides outdoor enthusiasts with recreational activities close to work. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at www.shawnee.edu.
SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline and five years professional experience in the security field or three years full-time post-secondary teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution in Information Security OR doctorate or other terminal degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience, skills, and competence to teach with emphasis on labs and lecture courses consistent with needs of business and industry
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication in the English language.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in supporting accreditation for undergraduate programs
- Industry recognized certifications such as Security +, network +, Could +. Ethical hacking, and CCNA highly desirable.