Lecturer, Cyber Operations (Career-Track)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Life insurance and disability programs

Sick leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking a Lecturer in Cyber Operations. This role focuses on instruction in advanced cyber operations and AI-focused cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include planning course delivery, advising students, and assisting with Capstone projects. Minimum qualification is a terminal degree in a relevant field. The position offers full benefits, with a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience. The FTE will be based on course availability, with potential for part-time or full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field.
• Content expertise aligned with enrollment needs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in field of expertise.
• Plan course delivery and provide feedback on student work.
• Advise students and hold office hours.
• Assist with Capstone projects or individual student projects.

Education

Terminal degree in Information Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Library Science, Media Ecology, Game Media, Gaming Behavior, Game Design and Production, Game Development

Job description

Lecturer, Cyber Operations (Career-Track)

Posting Number req25740

Department Applied Science

Location To Be Determined

Address USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Information Science focuses on the intersection of people, data, and technology, offering innovative programs in information science, data science, cybersecurity, game design, and immersive technologies. Established in 2023 and expanded in 2025, the college provides STEM-designated undergraduate and master’s degrees, as well as a PhD in Information. With nationally ranked programs such as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, #4 Best Master’s in Data Science, and #10 Global Ranking of Library and Information Science Programs, the college emphasizes computational thinking, ethical reasoning, and multicultural communication while driving research and partnerships such as the Arizona Cybersecurity Academy, AI Core, Gaming and Virtual Worlds, Human-Centered Computing, and many other areas of research.

The Lecturer for Advanced Cyber Operations and AI Cyber will provide instruction in areas of advanced cyber operations and AI-focused cybersecurity. NOTE: FTE will be based on course availability, assignment may be classroom-based, virtual, or some combination thereof, depending on need and instructor preference.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct students in field of expertise.
• Plan course delivery, align content with other courses as needed, and provide feedback on student work.
• Advise students, hold office hours, and provide student support.
• Assist with Capstone projects or individual student projects as needed, engaging in project-based pedagogy when possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Information Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Library Science, Media Ecology, Game Media, Gaming Behavior, Game Design and Production, Game Development, or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Content expertise that aligns with enrollment needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Employment Details

• Rank Lecturer
• FLSA Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time To be Determined
• Number of Hours Worked per Week 20-40
• Job FTE 0.50-1.00
• Work Calendar Academic
• Job Category Faculty
• Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay $75,000 - $90,000
• Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Type of criminal background check required Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies 1

Contact

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