Part-Time Faculty: Cybersecurity - Spring 2025 at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 496279

Work type: Part-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Faculty

Overview:

The School of Computing and Engineering at Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for part-time faculty openings in Cybersecurity for the Spring 2025 semester and beyond. The school is experiencing steady enrollment growth and is looking to staff graduate-level lecture sections, and also desires to develop and maintain a pool of candidates should additional part-time openings arise.

About the School/Program:The School of Computing and Engineering became the ninth school at Quinnipiac University on July 1, 2016 (then the School of Engineering). The school offers degrees in civil, industrial, mechanical and software engineering, cybersecurity, and computer science. Housed in the newly renovated Communications, Computing and Engineering building, the school features newly constructed and outfitted laboratories, and classrooms. Dedicated to providing a first-rate computing and engineering learning experience for our students, the school focuses on high-quality instruction, and offers hands-on training, applied learning opportunities and meaningful student-faculty relationships.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:

The current spring semester openings are in day and early evening on-ground sections (some flexibility regarding offering time and modality is possible) for a variety of introductory and intermediate courses. Responsibilities for the position include:

1. Covering up to 9 credits of courses (12 credits may be possible under certain circumstances).


2. Designing courses as needed. We have prior material but allow our instructors flexibility in presenting material in their own design and interest.


3. Presenting material to students in an engaging interactive environment.


4. Assessing student performance as appropriate throughout the semester.


5. Holding regular office hours (generally 1 hour a week per 3 credits taught).


6. Coordinating with other instructors for courses with multiple sections and/or labs.


7. For some courses, retaining material for course assessment and accreditation purposes.


8. For Cybersecurity Curriculum, teach courses including: penetration testing, identity and access management, data security, system resilience, cloud security and software security. Experience with commercial software tools is a plus.

Additional course and curriculum information may be found at:

https://catalog.qu.edu/engineering/engineering/

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, although consideration will be given to excellent candidates who possess practical experience or professional licensure.

Qualifications:

While prior teaching experience is preferred, we also welcome applicants interested in adding teaching experience to their portfolio.

Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter indicating your interest and qualification for the position along with your teaching availability in terms of days of the week and times for the semester, curriculum vitae or resume and the names and contact information for three references on the application form. Reference letters will only be required at the interview stage.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and may continue as long as teaching sections remain open.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.



Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: December 13, 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled

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