Cybersecurity Program Director & Professor of Practice

National-University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

National University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Practice and Academic Program Director in B.S. Cybersecurity. The APD directs strategy, operations, and support for the degree program, serving as lead expert and primary contact for stakeholders.

The role blends teaching, scholarship, and service in a hybrid San Diego setting. The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees, extensive faculty and industry experience, and relevant

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Terminal degree required for Assistant/ Associate ranks.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time faculty experience in higher education.
• Minimum 10 years of professional cybersecurity experience with 3+ years teaching.
• At least 2+ years of industry cybersecurity experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, CISM, CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or onsite cybersecurity courses and develop curriculum.
• Maintain scholarly activity and participate in accreditation processes.
• Engage in curriculum oversight, governance, and program outreach.

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline

Terminal degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline

5+ years of full-time faculty experience in higher education

10+ years of professional experience with 3+ years in teaching

2+ years of cybersecurity industry experience

Industry certifications (CISSP, CISA, CEH, CISM, GIAC)

Job description

National University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Practice and Academic Program Director in B.S. Cybersecurity. The APD directs strategy, operations, and support for the degree program, serving as lead expert and primary contact for stakeholders.

The role blends teaching, scholarship, and service in a hybrid San Diego setting. The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees, extensive faculty and industry experience, and relevant