Program Director, Cybersecurity MEng and Industry Engagement

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duke Pratt School of Engineering in Durham, NC, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity program within the Institute for Enterprise Engineering. The role focuses on curriculum leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and program growth.

Ideal candidates have at least ten years of technical and managerial experience, a master’s degree (doctorate preferred), and strong communication and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in technical and managerial roles.
• Master’s degree required; doctorate or terminal degree preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in academic program-building, curriculum development, or leadership in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership on curriculum, assessment, and admissions.
• Oversee faculty, operations, and budget while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaborate across program, institute, department, and school boundaries.
• Hire innovative faculty to teach the curriculum and develop applied courses.
• Support development of co-curricular programs and internships.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collaboration across boundaries

Industry engagement

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate/terminal degree preferred

Job description

The Duke Pratt School of Engineering in Durham, NC, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity program within the Institute for Enterprise Engineering. The role focuses on curriculum leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and program growth.

Ideal candidates have at least ten years of technical and managerial experience, a master’s degree (doctorate preferred), and strong communication and teaching skills.