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Open Rank Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor and Director of Cybersecurity Education

Job Description

Posting Number

PG192830EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Open Rank Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor and Director of Cybersecurity Education

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education/Experience

Work Schedule

Varies; dependent on the needs of the department and courses taught

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Computer Science

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science is an academic teaching and research department in the College of Engineering. It is a large and complex unit that encompasses research intensive, teaching intensive, and professional activities. It is one of the largest such departments in the nation by the number of faculty and students, and its total budget and size are comparable to, or larger than, a number of NC State University colleges and divisions.

Essential Job Duties

A successful candidate should have a vision for running and designing a cybersecurity education program as well as provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level, leadership in curricular innovation, an interest in CS educational scholarship, and a desire to collaborate with SCI faculty on education and research efforts. Primary responsibilities will include (1) overseeing and expanding cybersecurity education programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels; (2) teaching graduate and undergraduate Computer Science courses on cybersecurity; and (3) writing proposals for and leading sponsored innovative cybersecurity education initiatives.

Overseeing the Cybersecurity Education Program: The Director will work as a peer of the SCI Director of Cybersecurity Practice aiding in the identification, recruitment, and review of instructors for short courses, mentors for capstone student projects, placement for student internships and full time positions.The Director will manage an NSF CyberCorpsⓇ Scholarship for Service program. The Director will be expected to be highly engaged with students, building on existing student group initiatives and developing new opportunities for students.

Expanding the Cybersecurity Education Program: The Director will lead and expand education initiatives of the Department of Computer Science and the NC-Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence (NC-PaCE – https://nc-pace.org). NC-PaCE is a coalition of ten of North Carolina’s universities, colleges, and community colleges led by SCI. NC-PaCE works with public agencies and private-sector businesses to address a growing workforce gap and to establish cybersecurity as an economic development tool for the state through education, research, services, and outreach. The Director will lead the effort to receive a CAE-CD designation for the BS in Computer Science Cybersecurity Concentration and explore pathways and degree programs that support CSC and NC State growth expectations.

Teaching Cybersecurity Courses: The Director will be a member of the Teaching Faculty in the Department of Computer Science and is expected to teach Computer Science courses on cybersecurity both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with an initial focus on undergraduate courses. Offerings may include continuing cybersecurity education to professionals.

In addition to the Teaching Professional Faculty nine month salary, there will be an administrative supplement to serve as the Director of Cybersecurity Education. The Director of Cybersecurity Education administrative supplement will be equivalent to one and a half months of the nine month Teaching Professional Faculty salary + $10,000. The anticipated hiring range is $120,000 – $150,000 which includes both the nine month Faculty Salary and administrative supplement as Director of Cybersecurity Education.

The administrative supplement as Director of Cybersecurity Education will be in effect as long as the final candidate is in this additional role. If the final candidate is no longer the Director of Cybersecurity Education, then the additional compensation will be removed and only the Teaching Professional Faculty nine month salary would continue.

Teaching Faculty, as Professional Faculty, are full members of the Department and have a promotion path from Assistant Teaching Professor to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor. Teaching Faculty are highly valued colleagues and contribute to the Department through activities like coordination of courses, participation in the Strategic Planning Committee, ABET accreditation, and other departmental leadership, like the Director of Cybersecurity Education. The Department supports the engagement of Teaching Faculty with the larger community. As professional faculty, the Director of Cybersecurity Education and Teaching Faculty are not eligible for consideration or conferral of permanent tenure.

Other Responsibilities

Performs other related duties to ensure the well-being of the cybersecurity education initiates at NC State.

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area along with appropriate experience by their start date. The position will exist within the Department of Computer Science and work closely with the Secure Computing Institute (SCI).

  • Rank of Assistant Teaching Professor – Demonstrated ability and the potential for directing activities in the mutually agreed upon realms of responsibility; ability and willingness to participate in department, college, and university affairs; a doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely-related discipline.
  • Rank of Associate Teaching Professor – Recognized ability and potential for distinction, and demonstrated ability to direct activities, in the mutually agreed upon realms of responsibility; demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in department, college, and university affairs; a doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely-related discipline.
  • Rank of Teaching Professor – Distinguished achievement, and demonstrated ability to direct activities, in the mutually agreed upon realms of responsibility; established reputation in the individual’s profession; demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in department, college, and university affairs; a doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely-related discipline.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Passion for teaching/working with / mentoring students, education, and promoting student success
  • Significant experience in cybersecurity
  • Highly motivated, organized individual that will actively pursue education opportunities.
  • Interpersonal skills needed to recruit, manage, and review, industry-based lecturers.
  • Written skills needed to pursue funding and document results and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Computer Science
  • Extensive experience in industry/government
  • Extensive contacts in industry/government
  • Strong reputation in field

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

09/06/2023

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your application, please submit a Cover Letter; CV; Teaching Statement and names of three professional references. Please include email address and phone numbers for each of your references.

Position Number

00107911

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

141901 - Computer Science-engr

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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