Tenure-Track Faculty in Cybersecurity

genevacollege; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva College is seeking a qualified faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity courses in the Department of Computer Science & Cybersecurity. The role includes developing syllabi, preparing materials, and guiding student outcomes, with the possibility of directing the Cybersecurity program for the right candidate.

The position begins Aug 15, 2026 and is tenure-track, with a commitment to academic excellence and Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Strong hands-on technical skills with Linux, hacking, forensics, and networking.
• Active Christian commitment and alignment with Geneva College mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons.
• Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines.
• Provide engaging assignments demonstrating learning outcomes.
• Challenge, engage, and communicate with students with respect.
• Provide timely grades via college software and upload mid-term and final grades.
• Respond to student questions promptly.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
• Potentially serve as Director of the Cybersecurity program.

Skills

Teaching experience

Linux hands-on

Networking

Forensics

Hacking

Education

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Linux workstations

MSAB forensic software

Fortinet firewall

Cloud computing cluster

Job description

Geneva College invites applications for tenure track faculty position in the Department of Computer Science & Cybersecurity. The position begins Aug 15, 2026 and will remain open, until filled.

Following is a complete job description with required skills, abilities, education, and experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit the following information for consideration.

Summary of Responsibilities

As a successful candidate will have qualifications and experience to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity courses which could include Principles of Cybersecurity, Unix & Linux Programming, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection & Prevention, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity, among others.

There is also the possibility of serving as the Director of the Cybersecurity program for the right candidate.

Essential Responsibilities

(These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

Teach twelve contact hours per semester.

Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course).

Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.

Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.

Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.

Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.

Respond to student questions on a timely basis.

Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Specific Responsibilities

Candidate must possess the ability to respond quickly to a changing industry landscape and be able to adapt courses to accommodate the most recent developments.

Candidate must be a team player who is committed to the cooperative success of the program.

Candidate should be able to maintain the department’s Security Lab consisting of 24 Linux workstations, 1 forensic workstation running MSAB forensic software, 1 Fortinet firewall, 1 locally developed cloud computing cluster.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct

Geneva Mission Statement: Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.

Vision Statement: Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.

Core Values: Serve with grace. Pursue Godly wisdom. Foster academic strength. Engage culture faithfully. Inspire vibrant hospitality. Honor one another.

Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee.

Job Requirements - Administrative

General

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

Physical

Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.

Confidentiality

Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.

Mental

Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education/Certification

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent.

Experience

Prior successful college-level teaching experience, strong hands‑on technical skills with Linux, hacking, forensics, and networking.

Christian Commitment

An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s "Foundational Concepts of Christian Education" by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.

Preferred

Education/Certification

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent.

Experience

Previous full‑time successful higher education teaching experience preferred. Relevant industry experience preferred. Experience guiding individual student research opportunities. Academic or industry leadership experience.