Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, Cybersecurity

Compensation Range:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity – Remote; Hybrid for San Diego-based applicants

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.  Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary

The Department of Cybersecurity and Technology at National University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching and scholarship in their field and a commitment to serving the University’s adult student body. This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success. We are especially looking for a candidate who can contribute to the development and enhancement of our cybersecurity curriculum ensuring it meets the latest industry standards and addresses emerging threats. The ideal candidate should have hands-on knowledge of Linux, Windows, and a variety of cybersecurity tools.

This position is remote. For San Diego-based candidates, the position is hybrid and meets with students twice/monthly for 2.5 hours each session.

Essential Functions:

Candidates will be evaluated for their proficiency and potential in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:

Teaching

• Teach and develop online and/or onsite courses in cybersecurity.
• Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
• Create a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
• Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.

Scholarship

• Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
• Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth and accreditation expectations.
• Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

Service

• Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
• Serve on the university committees and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
• Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.
• Create, modify, and update BS Cybersecurity course material.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Terminal degree in Cybersecurity or a related discipline required.
• Industry certifications such as: CISSP, SANS GIAC, CEH, CISM, CISA required.
• At least 2+ years of industry experience in cybersecurity required.
• Leadership or program management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with the National Security Agency Centers of Academic Excellence programs preferred.
• Active involvement in the cybersecurity community preferred.

Special conditions of employment include:

• Background check required.
• Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite).
• Travel is required to attend cybersecurity-related events (typically 3-5 events/annually).

This position will be posted until filled.

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:

• A cover letter that includes:
• List of industry-related certifications
• Teaching experience
• Industry experience
• A curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.