Assistant Lecturer in Center for Information and Communication Sciences

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Assistant Lecturer in Information and Communication Sciences. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a dynamic learning environment, teaching essential skills in network infrastructures, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. With a commitment to innovation and inclusiveness, you will inspire the next generation of technology leaders. Enjoy a supportive community that values professional development and collaboration. If you're passionate about education and technology, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least 5 years of professional technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Information and Communication Sciences.
• Maintain active industry relationships for collaboration.

Skills

Network Design

Cybersecurity

Cloud Technologies

Systems Infrastructure

Education

Master's Degree in Information Technology

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Master's Degree in Data Science

Tools

Cisco Networking Academy

AWS

VMware

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.
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Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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The Center for Information and Communication Sciences has a full-time non-tenure track position available beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in some combination of topics from these domains of expertise. Candidates should speak to the domains of expertise which they are prepared to teach in the cover letter.

Network Infrastructures: Cisco Networking Academy CCNA & CCNP network design, configuration, and security of network services and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, wireless access points, QoS, etc.).

Cybersecurity: Threat Assessment; Security Controls for Networks, Servers and Applications; Security Principals and Compliance; Penetration Testing; SOC Monitoring; Digital Forensics; Industrial Control Systems Security

Cloud & Virtualization Technologies: Virtualization; Private Cloud Infrastructures; Public Cloud Infrastructures, Cloud Development, Cloud Architect, Cloud Administration, etc. CICS faculty are expected to maintain active relationships with industry which drive collaborations resulting in faculty, student, and Center opportunities.

Systems Infrastructure: DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, electronic communications, client-server architectures, servers (Unix/Linux), and high availability/redundacy designs.

The salary for the 10-month, non-tenure track position in CICS will be in the range of $60,000 - $70,000 based on qualifications. The 10-month contract includes a 4/4 teaching load in the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation are available based on student demand.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach on-campus/online courses in current technologies including some combination of topics from the following domains of expertise (certifications are optional, but preferred).

Network Infrastructures: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Cybersecurity: Security+, CySA+, CEH; SANS SEC30, EC-Council CND, CISSP
Cloud Technologies: VMware Certifications, Cloud+, CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer

Ability to manage multiple projects within and outside of classroom environment; ability to provide advising and career development for a varied student population. A history of leadership in either higher education or industry.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Lecturer in Center for Information and Communication Sciences
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
Description
Minimum Qualifications	Possess a master's degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, MIS, Computer Science) from an accredited institution by date of appointment At least 5 years of technology-related professional experience OR 3 years of technology-related academic experience with at least 2 years of technology-related experience in industry
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
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Department	Ctr Info & Communication Sciences:400020
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Department Email or Phone Number	765-285-1889

Posting Detail Information

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

David Hua
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Posting Number	202501432F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/15/2025
Position End Date	07/17/2026
Posting Date	02/07/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	05/19/2025
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
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