Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking " Next " at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the " Experience " page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled " Resume/CV. " This is the appropriate box to upload all documents. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy . Job Title: Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity Department: College of Science, Technology, and Health; Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and IT Evaluation Group: Faculty and Instructor FLSA Status: Exempt Location: St. Charles Campus Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload. Supplemental Materials Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed Professional Certifications *** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu*** Job Summary The College of Science, Technology, and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity. Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester on topics related to their area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. The Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We welcome applications from candidates with a terminal degree who have industry experience in Cybersecurity as well as an interest in teaching. The Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity is responsible for assisting with setting goals and direction for the program as well as mentoring relevant adjunct faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching and service excellence, a demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of courses, and interest in providing leadership in the Cybersecurity program. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations. Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty. Standard 2 - Academic Service and Contributions Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to th