Cybersecurity Professor: Build an Innovative Undergrad Program

Houston Christian University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Christian University in Houston, TX invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Cybersecurity. Start fall 2027 or later, with leadership opportunities to shape an innovative engineering and computing program within the College of Science and Engineering.

The role involves teaching courses and labs in Cybersecurity and related fields, advising students, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and teaching project-based curricula.
• Knowledge of current practices and research pertaining to innovative undergraduate curricula.
• Commitment to quality teaching in a Christian university.
• Relevant industry certifications are desired.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, including cybersecurity design, is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-based fundamental and advanced courses.
• Design and teach courses and labs in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science and/or Cyber Engineering.
• Engage in student advising, student organizations, assessment and accreditation activities, and committee responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development of students and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project-based curricula

Curriculum development knowledge

Quality teaching in Christian univeris

Industry certifications desired

Undergraduate curricula knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Houston Christian University in Houston, TX invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Cybersecurity. Start fall 2027 or later, with leadership opportunities to shape an innovative engineering and computing program within the College of Science and Engineering.

The role involves teaching courses and labs in Cybersecurity and related fields, advising students, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation while