Faculty for MS in Cyber Engineering Program

University of the Cumberlands; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a full-time faculty member for the Master of Science in Cyber Engineering (MSCE) program. The selected candidate will teach graduate courses online and/or in residency, develop curriculum, and mentor students within a supportive academic environment.

Requirements include a PhD in a related field and at least two years of online teaching experience at the graduate level. Candidate should be based in the United States and contribute to program growth under the

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required with online teaching experience (graduate level).
• Proficiency with Blackboard and standard office/mobile apps.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses for the MSCE program (online and/or residency).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives and accreditation standards.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students.
• Participate in faculty meetings and university service activities.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success and retention.
• Perform duties per the Dean and Program Director; follow UC policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Blackboard proficiency

Office apps

Cybersecurity tools

Network security knowledge

Education

PhD in Cyber Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Computer and Information Sciences is currently seeking a full-time faculty member for the Master’s in Science in Cyber Engineering (MSCE) program. This position supports the continued growth and academic excellence of the program and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to graduate education in cyber engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level course in the MS in Cyber Engineering programs (online and/or residency format, as assigned).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in UC’s Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively with Blackboard
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools, cloud platforms, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Knowledge of network security, system hardening, and system engineering.

Required

• Doctoral/PhD Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Cyber-Engineering, or related field required with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the University Level (Graduate Level Courses) Preferably from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 18 graduate semester credit hours in Cyber engineering
• Candidate must be based in the US.

Recommended

• Cyber Engineering courses & certification from Microsoft, Google, IBM, Cisco, and other similar Academic institutions.
• Documented work experience in the field of Cyber Engineering or related field.

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands‑on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.