Assistant Professor of Computer IT - Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Jobs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs seeks an Assistant Professor to advance the Cybersecurity concentration through teaching, curriculum work, assessment, and industry-facing engagement. The role begins September 1, 2026 at the Roxbury campus, onsite in Boston, with a salary range of USD 60,000–81,000 annually.

Responsibilities include teaching up to 15 contact hours/semester, maintaining office hours, updating curricula for job-ready skills, assessing learning outcomes, and maintaining professional industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in higher education or the IT industry.
• Expertise in cybersecurity.
• Ability to teach digital forensics, intrusion detection and prevention, security automation systems, cybersecurity and risk management.
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain before employment starts).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Ability to teach in person at the Roxbury campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 15 contact hours each semester (3–4 courses).
• Maintain at least three regular office hours each week.
• Participate in curriculum development and updates to keep courses current.
• Support student outcomes assessment and retention initiatives.
• Maintain industry connections to support student learning and career placement.
• Fulfill department and college administrative duties and class scheduling.
• Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback.
• Provide academic support and maintain professional rapport.
• Demonstrate effective teaching through formal evaluations.
• Collaborate with departments and participate in college communications.
• Contribute to committee work, meetings, and events.
• Maintain accountability and follow college policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

In-person teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security+ certification

Job description

Full-time Assistant Professor role supporting the Cybersecurity concentration through teaching, curriculum work, assessment, and industry-facing engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 15 contact hours each semester (typically 3–4 courses); no summer teaching expected unless opting in for additional pay
• Maintain at least three regular office hours each week
• Participate in departmental curriculum development, review, and updates to keep courses current and effective, with a focus on job-ready skills
• Support student learning outcome assessment and retention initiatives, including data collection, analysis, curriculum adjustments, and goal setting
• Maintain active industry connections through the Business Advisory Council and/or other collaborations that support student learning and career placement; stay current via professional development
• Fulfill timely requests from the Department Chair and administration, including keeping appointments, attending meetings, starting classes on time, and teaching for the full scheduled period
• Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback, including weekly updates in Canvas; keep accurate student records
• Provide adequate academic support and maintain respectful, professional rapport
• Demonstrate effective teaching based on formal Chair evaluations, including preparation, course goals, organization, presentation, student engagement, and classroom management
• Adapt to departmental needs, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain a professional demeanor
• Participate in college and departmental communications, including use of the early alert system
• Contribute to the college community through committee work, meetings, and events
• Collaborate with Academic Departments, Student Affairs, Career and Co-op Services, Enrollment, and Development
• Maintain a culture of accountability and innovation; follow College policies and procedures in the College Catalog, Employee Handbook, Faculty Addendum, and Student Handbook
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Chair to meet departmental needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 3 years professional experience in higher education or the IT industry
• Expertise in cybersecurity
• Ability to teach most or all of: digital forensics, intrusion detection and prevention, security automation systems, cybersecurity and risk management
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain before employment starts)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Collaborative and inclusive approach
• Ability to teach in person at the Roxbury campus

Technologies

• Canvas
• Security+

Position Overview

• Launched in Fall 2023, the Cybersecurity concentration within Computer IT offers students an associate’s degree foundation in networking and cloud computing
• College received a $1 million Google grant for a hands‑on cybersecurity clinic, operated in partnership with the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
• $350K National Science Foundation grant supports curriculum development and free certification tests for students
• $100K Mass Tech Collaborative grant supports paid internships with Massachusetts municipal governments
• Position begins September 1, 2026

Location and Salary

• Location: Boston, MA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 60,000–81,000 per year

Preferred

• Experience teaching cybersecurity topics
• 5+ years of industry experience