Cybersecurity Professor: Hands-on, Industry-Linked Teaching

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Cummings Tech invites applications for a full-time cybersecurity professor to join our Computer IT program at the Roxbury campus. You will teach and mentor students, deliver hands-on courses, and help prepare them for industry roles in digital forensics, intrusion detection, and risk management.

We seek an experienced educator with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in higher education or IT, Security+ cert, and a collaborative, in-person teaching style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of professional experience in higher education or IT.
• Expertise in cybersecurity and ability to teach core topics.
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain before employment starts.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity courses and related topics (digital forensics, IDS/IPS, security automation).
• Develop and update curriculum with a focus on job-ready skills.
• Hold regular office hours and assess student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with departments and industry partners.
• Contribute to college service and committees.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Teaching / lecturing

Security+ certification

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Franklin Cummings Tech invites applications for a full-time cybersecurity professor to join our Computer IT program at the Roxbury campus. You will teach and mentor students, deliver hands-on courses, and help prepare them for industry roles in digital forensics, intrusion detection, and risk management.

We seek an experienced educator with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in higher education or IT, Security+ cert, and a collaborative, in-person teaching style.