Visiting Associate Professor

University of the District of Columbia; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Job summary

A public, urban higher education institution is seeking a Visiting Associate Professor in Cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will teach courses, conduct research, and engage in student mentoring. Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a commitment to excellence in teaching and diversity. This position also involves collaboration on research projects and support for accreditation goals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
• Ability to contribute to cybersecurity programs.
• Experience in mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct high-quality cybersecurity research.
• Engage in community outreach activities.

Skills

Expertise in cybersecurity

Strong commitment to teaching

Research ability

Collaboration skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public, urban, land-grant institution and a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU). As the only public institution of higher education in Washington, D.C., UDC is committed to providing affordable, high-quality post-secondary education to D.C. residents across certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

Within UDC, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) offers a range of innovative and rigorous academic programs. These include ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as graduate degrees in these fields. Additional programs include bachelor’s degrees in information technology, Cybersecurity, and Computer Engineering.

SEAS students have distinguished themselves by winning national design competitions and securing prestigious internships and employment opportunities with organizations such as NASA, Lockheed Martin, Intel, Apple, and leading defense contractors. UDC’s prime location—within 30 miles of the Naval Research Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institutes of Health (NIH), NASA, and numerous government and private-sector technology organizations—offers rich opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at SEAS invites applications for a non-tenure-track Visiting Associate Professor position, with a dedicated focus on cybersecurity.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in cybersecurity and privacy, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student mentoring. The ideal candidate will contribute to the department’s growing cybersecurity program and research portfolio and support institutional efforts to achieve NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, collaboration, and service is essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and related disciplines.
• Conduct high-quality cybersecurity research and actively collaborate with established departmental research teams.
• Contribute to the development and execution of externally funded research projects.
• Participate in academic advising, curriculum development, departmental governance, and university service.
• Support efforts to attain and maintain NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation.
• Engage in professional service and community outreach activities aligned with the department’s mission.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines with a focus on Cybersecurity. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with listing academic publications), research statement, teaching statement, and a statement of commitment to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse community in academia.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate
• A record of scholarship and professional growth
• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. (Community college experience preferred). Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Other Requirements and Benefits

• Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by the National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
• Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. Harassment based on any protected category is prohibited. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988 creates a system whereby any applicant for employment who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency preference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven consecutive years. Failure to maintain residency may result in forfeit of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires the selected individual to notify their supervisor, in writing, within five days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation, conducted at the University’s sole discretion. The University may rescind an offer or terminate employment based on results.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration or after the closing date will not be considered. Resumes are not the job application. Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete a UDC application.

Job Offers: Official job offers are made by the UDC Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and applications should be directed to the UDC Office of Human Resources at [phone].

EO Policy: The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the full EO policy statement, visit: ui