IST/Cybersecurity - Adjunct Lecturer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State York invites applications for adjunct (part-time) faculty openings to teach courses in cybersecurity and in information technology.

Job Duties

• Teach upper-division classes in our baccalaureate degrees in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations (CYAOP) and Information Technology (IT) degrees using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected.
• Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is required advantage.   
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Requirements and Qualifications

This opening will be filled as an adjunct lecturer (part-time instructor). 

• A minimum of a master’s degree in one of the following disciplines is required: cybersecurity, information technology, computer information systems, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants with specific expertise in cybersecurity including experience with cyber defense strategies, risk management, penetration testing, ethical hacking, and privacy.
• Related expertise in any of the following areas is also desirable: database, networking, information security, enterprise systems, data analytics, cloud computing, programming (Python and Java preferred), data science, gaming and app development, or other emerging topics in the information technology field.
• The successful applicant will have demonstrated commitment and advocacy for diversity in the workplace.

Campus Information

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State York is one of more than twenty Penn State campuses statewide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 800 students; about 10% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as twelve baccalaureate degrees and five associate degrees which may be completed on our campus.  Penn State York is located in southcentral Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The campus rests on 51 acres, overlooking the historic city of York. Students and faculty at Penn State York have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have many opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

For more information about the campus, visit york.psu.edu. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Jonathan Price, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State York. E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 717-771-4051. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

York, PA