FT-Faculty Assist or Assoc Professor CIS

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Livingstone College, a private college in Salisbury, NC, seeks a Full-Time Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Information Systems. The CIS faculty member will teach courses, develop curriculum, engage students, and advise on academic progress.

Strong commitment to student success and current technical expertise are essential. The role requires a doctoral degree in CIS/IT/CS or related field, 18 graduate credits in the discipline, and Blackboard proficiency.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in CIS/IT/CS or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline as required by credentialing standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in CIS areas such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, databases, networking, or cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Teach CIS courses following approved objectives and standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction across core CIS topics.
• Review and improve CIS curriculum to align with outcomes and industry trends.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and provide timely feedback.
• Advise and mentor students on degree progress, internships, and certifications.
• Use Blackboard to post materials, grades, and announcements.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation by deadlines.
• Participate in department meetings, assessment activities, and service duties.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Curriculum development

Curriculum alignment

Education

Doctorate degree in CIS/IT/CS or related field

At least 18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Position

Full-Time Faculty (Assistant or Associate Professor) Computer Information Systems

Division

Division of Business

Department

Computer Information Systems

Reports to

Dean of the Division of Business

Position Summary

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) faculty member supports high-quality instruction, curriculum development, student engagement, and academic advising. The successful candidate will bring current technical expertise, effective teaching practices, and a strong commitment to student success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Teach assigned Computer Information Systems courses in accordance with approved course objectives, curricula, and institutional academic standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in areas such as software applications, programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, and related technologies.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of the CIS curriculum to ensure alignment with student learning outcomes, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, communicate course expectations clearly, and provide timely feedback on student progress.
• Advise and mentor students regarding degree progress, internships, professional certifications, and career opportunities.
• Use Blackboard to post course materials, assignments, announcements, grades, and other required information.
• Maintain accurate academic records and submit attendance, grades, assessment data, and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum and assessment activities, committees, professional development, and other service responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

• Doctorate degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in the assigned teaching discipline, as required by institutional credentialing standards.
• Demonstrated academic or professional expertise in one or more CIS areas, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, database management, networking, systems analysis and design, programming, or cloud computing.
• Previous college-level teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to student-centered instruction are preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Blackboard or a comparable learning management system is required.

Life at Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private historically Black college committed to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment that supports holistic learning, Livingstone offers strong programs in business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development. The College prepares students from diverse backgrounds for lifelong learning, leadership, and service in a global community.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law.

Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation.

• We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.

No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.