Program Director, 40% / Professor, 60% (Cyber Security)

Position

Program Director, 40% / Professor, 60% (Cyber Security)

Responsibilities

• Guide the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) cybersecurity degree programs.
• Lead the cybersecurity program to drive student completion, retention, and recruitment while serving as the subject matter expert for curriculum quality, industry alignment, and faculty development.
• Teach nine (9) credit hours per semester (Fall/Spring) in the CIT and Cybersecurity programs.
• Maintain a minimum of forty (40) total workload hours per week, including teaching, student office hours, division service, and college service hours.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise curriculum to ensure academic quality, relevance, and alignment with student learning outcomes.
• Assume responsibility for program and curriculum development and assist in the writing and administration of cybersecurity-related grants at the request of the Dean.
• Provide support and guidance to adjunct faculty teaching within the program to ensure instructional quality and consistency.
• Ensure regular on‑campus attendance; develop and submit budget recommendations for technology, software, and program‑specific facility needs.
• Collaborate with CIT faculty on course scheduling, curriculum alignment, and program development.
• Provide academic advising and student support services to ensure student success and retention.
• Establish and coordinate the program advisory board; actively participate on program‑level and campus committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program, department, and institutional objectives.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as required.
• Supervise and manage part‑time, hourly employees, including scheduling, training, and performance oversight.
• Facilitate with Assessment Committee to ensure courses taught are aligned with curriculum requirements in the course syllabi.
• Work under limited supervision; receive training and guidance from the Division Dean.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Division Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Currently holds industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+; complete CISSP certification within 4 years.
• Two (2) years industry experience in the field of Cyber Security or Information Technology.
• Experience teaching/training cybersecurity subject matter in the private sector or other educational environment.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security, Networking, and basic programming.
• Interest and willingness to manage/build the Cyber Security Program.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs and carry up to 10 lbs; reach above shoulder; perform periods of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree, Doctorate degree, or additional graduate work in Computer Security or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Cyber Security courses at the collegiate level and in both online and campus‑based environments.
• Experience in Cyber Security, Networking, Digital Forensics, Encryption, Policy, Telecommunications, Cloud, or Mobile technologies, and Object‑Oriented Programming.
• Hold certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CISSP, EnCE, CEH, CHFI, and ACE.

Other Information

Candidate will serve a probationary period. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rose State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.

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