MassachusettsBay Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-trackfaculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity fromqualified applicants. The ideal candidate willdemonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diversestudent population. Faculty members are responsible for developing educationaland evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of theprogram, MassBay Community College, and the Computer Science program in accordancewith the evolving needs of the STEM division.

The successfulcandidate will be comfortable offering hands-on laboratory courses usingcurrent computer technologies, software, and tools. The highest priority topicsof relevance for expertise in teaching are cybersecurity fundamentals, networksecurity, and application security. Of additional importance are informationsecurity management, cryptography, incident response and forensics, ethicalhacking and penetration testing, security operations, emerging technologies andtrends, and human factors in security. Teaching, advising, and mentoring arealso expected to support students' growth in technical interviewing, writing,and project management within the cyber domain. The successful candidate willemploy these areas of expertise toward the purpose of the Cybersecurity program,which is to provide a cybersecurity generalist foundation on which learners cannarrow their focus moving forward in their careers, further education, and/orcontinuing professional learning. More generally, the applicant willdemonstrate a solid understanding of a community college's role in workforcedevelopment and successful transfer (through the creation of pathways) to a four-yearhigher education institution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a goodunderstanding of shared governance and a strong commitment to collaboration andprofessional development. The successful candidate will help the Computer Science program developrelevant courses and teaching strategies for students with diverse interestsand learning styles to support student recruitment and retention. The Cybersecurity faculty member is responsible formaintaining their certification to fulfill the ongoing needs of this position.

Courses may be held inthe classroom at Wellesley (in-person), in the hybrid or online environment, howeverthe candidate must be able to teach on campus as the majority of classes aretaught in-person on campus or hybrid. The candidate will have the opportunityto shape the curriculum and engage in community-based outreach activities andapplied research related to the College's state-of-the-art Cyber Range.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of Cybersecurity courses, which may include, but are not limited to the list found online in the academic catalog;
• Effectively communicate inter-personally orally and in writing;
• Work and collaborate effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff;
• Prepare course syllabi and develop curricula to meet course and program requirements and student learning outcomes;
• Serve as academic advisor to students, with expertise in advising and mentoring minoritized students;
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Participate in the improvement and development of academic programs and resources, designations, accreditation, articulation, and assessment of courses and programs;
• Collaborate on selecting, recommending, creating, and preparing suitable instructional materials, lab experiences, simulations, and demonstrations that utilize a wide variety of teaching methods and modalities;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Serve on College committees as elected or appointed;
• Attend program, division, and committee meetings;
• Assist the program and STEM Dean in recruiting qualified adjunct faculty as needed;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives;
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or relevant fields from an accredited university;
• Post-secondary teaching experience;
• Relevant industry experience in Cybersecurity, or Information Technology with focus on security.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current cybersecurity-related certifications or licenses (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco security) or a commitment to pursuing these;
• Ability to adapt CompTIA training into the instruction of relevant courses
• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved and minoritized students;
• Teaching experience at a community college;
• Two years of teaching experience in credit-bearing courses at the college level or equivalent industry training experience;
• Demonstrated versatility in teaching a range of courses offered in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology programs;
• Experience in curricular planning and assessment as well as practices, technologies, and inclusive pedagogy to enhance student learning;
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems;
• Experience with federal and/or state grants;
• Interest in and familiarity with workforce development needs in the regional community;
• Experience with outreach activities with K-12 schools.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000,in accordance with one's education andexperience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classificationcompensation structure.

As a MassachusettsState Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits that add valueto your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick and personal time
• Telework option depending on the role/department
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC-Faculty

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts BayCommunity College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy orrelated conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes orsexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. TheCollege prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education's Office for CivilRights.