Clinical Faculty

University-of-Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho College of Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity in Moscow. The appointment is for an academic year, with a 90% teaching and 5% university service and 5% outreach effort split as described.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, deliver lectures with laboratories and hands-on experiences, and mentor students while supporting program improvement and student

Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication and collaborative skills.
• Experience teaching CS or cybersecurity courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate CS and cybersecurity courses.
• Incorporate labs, projects, and experiential learning.
• Contribute to service activities and program improvement.
• Mentor and advise students.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Teaching experience

Education

M.S. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Cybersecurity (preferred)

Job description

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Engineering

Department

Computer Science

Position Classification

Clinical Faculty

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Location

Moscow

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

08/17/2026

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty 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.

Teaching & Advising Effort

90%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

5%

Outreach & Extension Effort

0%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

An earned M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in written and oral communication.
• Experience working collaboratively.
• Experience teaching courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity or related experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency on Appointment

No

Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment

No

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.