Open Rank - Professor of Cyber Security or IT
- Employer
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Apr 30, 2024
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Job Details
Job Description
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Computing & Data Science invites applications for an open-rank position in Cybersecurity beginning August 31, 2024.
This individual will be responsible for:
- Teaching both undergraduate and master’s level information
technology and cybersecurity courses
- Engaging in research and scholarly activity
- Performing service to the university and the profession, which
includes academic advising, student engagement, and serving on
committees.
Preferred Education:Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline.
About Wentworth & SCDS :
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent,
co-educational, nationally ranked university offering career-focused education through 24 bachelor’s and 13 master’s degree programs in areas including Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Architecture, Design, and Construction Management. Wentworth’s mission is to prepare our students for career success through experiential learning. Recent new programs include both a B.S. and M.S. in Data Science, launched in 2023 and 2021 respectively.
The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Applied Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity Analytics. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2023 and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit an application via this website: https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth with the documents listed below.
· Cover Letter (Required – Please ensure your cover letter is your original work and addresses how you and Wentworth are a good fit)
· Current curriculum vitae (Required)
· Teaching Statement (Required – Please ensure your teaching statement is your original work and addresses how you engage students similar to the Wentworth students)
· Research Statement (Required – Please ensure your research statement is your original work and addresses your past research and what you see yourself working on at Wentworth.)
· Diversity Statement (Required – Please ensure your Diversity statement is your original work and addresses how you have contributed to diversity in your past.)
Minimum Education Required: Master's degree
Preferred Education: Doctoral degree
Minimum Work Experience Required: 3-5 years
Preferred Work Experience: 5-8 years
Minimum Knowledge Required: Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Preferred Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications:
● Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
● Demonstrated success with research and scholarly activities related to Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
● Demonstrated practical/ industry experience.
● Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Advertised Preferred Qualifications:
Particular attention will be given to candidates with a background in cybersecurity, offensive security, network security, software security, malware analysis, digital forensics or information technology. However, candidates with any computational background are encouraged to apply. Wentworth seeks to increase the diverse perspectives of its faculty and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics).
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .
Company
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,
More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.
Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.
Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.
A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:
- Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
- Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
- Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
- Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
- Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
- Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
- We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
- We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.
- Website
- http://www.wit.edu/
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