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Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to student-centered learning and innovation. The position offers a chance to shape the future of our Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering (CNIE) and Cybersecurity undergraduate programs and participate in cutting-edge research within a department recognized for excellence and inclusivity.
As a polytechnic university, UW-Stout Polytechnic supports student learning in alignment with our polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences.
This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity (Job ID: JR10016357). One (1) vacancy will be filled either at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track faculty) or lecturer (non-tenure track instructional academic staff with a renewable annual contract), depending on the finalist’s qualifications. A separate vacancy announcement lists the minimum and preferred qualifications for the rank of lecturer. More information is provided below in the Application Instructions section.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum/Required
Earned doctoral degree, or a master’s degree and ABD status in a doctoral program, in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field by the employment start date. A doctoral degree is required for tenure.
Commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering and Cybersecurity.
Highly Desired/Preferred
Evidence of effective teaching and/or potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Three or more years of relevant, hands-on industry experience in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area, including experience in one or more areas such as wireless technologies, incident response, disaster recovery, penetration testing, firewall technologies, or related areas.
Possess at least one current industry-recognized certification in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area, such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent, or demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain such a certification after being hired.
Evidence of effective collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and/or external partners.
Evidence of scholarly activity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, especially those in support of the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs. The teaching load is typically 24 credits per academic year (12 credits per semester).
Engage in curriculum development, research, and scholarly activities.
Provide academic advisement to students in the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs.
Collaborate with industry partners to maintain and develop new opportunities for students.
Contribute to course and program assessment of student learning, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Provide service to the department and the university along with other duties as assigned by the department chair.
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