Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor of Cyber Security

Description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Cyber Security

POSITION:  Open rank - (Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor) of Cyber Security

SUPERVISOR:  Dean for the School of Science, Technology, and Health

DEPARTMENT:  School of Science, Technology, and Health

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. 

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community.  We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Science, Technology, and Health at Tiffin University is seeking a qualified full-time seated faculty member with an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to teach in the Cyber Security program, within the School of Science, Technology & Health. This position will begin in August 2025 and is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the responsibilities of the job:

• Provide high-quality instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in classroom settings, with a primary focus on cybersecurity core courses such as Incident Management, Wireless Security, Cyber Warfare, Cyber Law and Ethics, and Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis. Contribute to course and program assessments to ensure academic excellence.
• Teach a total of 12 contact hours each semester.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the cybersecurity curriculum to maintain relevance and innovation
• Participate in professional, university, and community service activities aligned with the mission and values of the institution.
• Actively engage in and contribute to grant-funded research initiatives, enhancing scholarly activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Serve as a student mentor each semester, supporting their academic and professional development by helping them explore career paths and achieve their goals.
• Incorporate High Impact Practices (HIPs) into teaching and mentoring to promote student success, including experiential learning, research opportunities, and collaboration.
• Participate in university, college, and departmental events, including open houses, recruitment efforts, and community outreach activities to strengthen program visibility and enrollment.
• Perform additional job-related duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues on departmental initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, cooperation, and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in teaching or working with a variety of cybersecurity core courses.
• Relevant industry experience in cybersecurity, computer science, incident response, software vulnerability research, or other related disciplines within cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, with the ability to integrate this expertise into the classroom and HIPs. 
• Familiarity with the hardware aspects of computer science, including understanding system architecture, hardware-software integration, or other related topics.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer