Associate Department Head, Cybersecurity

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Tech in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced leader to provide direction for Cybersecurity faculty and staff while performing all duties of an instructor. This role partners with the Department Head to oversee class scheduling, faculty evaluations, and curriculum development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field, at least two years teaching experience, and supervisory experience. Master’s degree preferred; experience in community college settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Management, or a related field.
• Two years teaching experience in a related field.
• Supervisory experience in an academic setting or demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for cybersecurity faculty and staff.
• Assist Department Head with class scheduling and faculty recruitment.
• Promote enrollment growth and analyze departmental data.
• Ensure syllabi compliance and support faculty development.
• Collaborate on divisional policies and departmental projects.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Record-keeping

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position provides leadership and direction for Cybersecurity faculty and staff while performing all duties of an instructor.Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformtheessentialjobfunctionssatisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodationsmaybe madeto enable individuals withdisabilities toperform theprimaryjob functions herein described.

• Responsible for keeping the Department Head informed of the operation of the supervisory unit, as applicable
• Assists Department Head in scheduling classes and creating faculty schedules, as assigned
• Assists Department Head in hiring, evaluating, and supervising adjunct faculty as assigned
• Assists Department Head with addressing and resolving faculty and student concerns and issues
• Provides effective instruction for course(s), as assigned
• Actively involved in promoting enrollment growth. Activities include maintaining records and gathering/analyzing departmental data including class enrollments and departmental enrollment trends, maintaining catalog, website and brochure accurately and promoting courses offered by the department
• Projects needs and secures resources for the department in terms of staffing, texts, supplies and/or equipment in a timely manner
• Assists Department Head in the hiring and performance management of full time faculty, including classroom observations, evaluation, oversight, mentoring, and discipline
• Assists Department Head with curriculum development and course development
• Provides support to faculty in their professional development and growth. Assists students with degree requirement override requests
• Assists the Department Head with collection and analysis of departmental IE assessment data
• Ensures department syllabi are compliant with current college and division policies and procedures
• Serves as a collaborative partner on the managerial team
• Activities include, but are not limited to, helping to create divisional policies and leading a divisional project or committee
• Helps in planning and conducting department meetings
• Supports and assists faculty with meeting college initiatives; for example, ADA accessibility compliance, technology, grants, and Applied Benchmarking projects

Knowledge,Skills&Abilities:

• Proficient with MS Office products including MS Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others
• Exhibit strong leadership skills
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Able to maintain good organizational skills
• Able to perform normal duties with minimum supervision

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Management, or a related field
• Two years teaching experience in a related field
• Supervisory experience in an academic setting OR demonstrated leadership experience

Preferences:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Management, or a related field
• Experience in a community college or similar higher education setting