Clinical Faculty

University of California; Moscow (ID); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is inviting applications for an Assistant Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. The position supports an academic year appointment and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, blending lectures with hands-on labs and project-based learning across campus locations and online platforms.

Ideal candidates will hold an MS in CS or Cybersecurity, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration, and show a commitment to

Qualifications

• An earned MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Experience in written and oral communication.
• Experience working collaboratively.
• Experience teaching courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and cybersecurity.
• Combine lectures with laboratory, project-based, and experiential learning.
• Deliver instruction locally, online, hybrid, or across campuses.
• Mentor students and contribute to program improvement and service activities.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaborative work

Teaching experience

Education

MS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Job description

Position Summary

The University of Idaho College of Engineering seeks applicants for an Assistant Clinical Faculty member on an academic year appointment in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and cybersecurity, combining lectures with laboratory, project-based, and experiential learning. Instruction may be delivered locally, online, hybrid, across campuses, and through hands-on laboratory experiences. Candidates with practical industry experience, professional certifications, or applied research interests in cybersecurity are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to student success, mentorship, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities and to support the University’s mission of engaged learning and community impact.

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• An earned M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Experience in written and oral communication.
• Experience working collaboratively.
• Experience teaching courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level instruction.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student growth and academic development and achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing and/or supporting research and scholarship activities.
• Interest in pursuing and supporting research and scholarship activities
• Demonstrated potential for learning and implementing innovative hands-on instructional methods.
• Demonstrated potential for delivering instruction in a variety of formats including, but not limited to, local, online, hybrid, hands-on, and laboratory.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/06/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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