Full Time Assistant Professor or Instructor – Cybersecurity

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Job Posting Title:

Full Time Assistant Professor or Instructor – Cybersecurity

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - Mathematics and Physical Sciences (Nathan J Sammons (00007928))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Full Time Assistant Professor or Instructor – Cybersecurity

Location:  Campus and online

Begin:  August 14, 2023

Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Cybersecurity.  The university is especially interested in teaching faculty who are excellent in both in the classroom and online.  The ideal candidate will be able to teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses in cybersecurity.  The contact person for this search is Dr. Prakash Ghimire, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science - pghimire@lsua.edu

Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or a related field is required for the position of Assistant Professor.  ABD will be considered if the PhD is completed by the time of hire.  For the Instructorship, an MS in Cybersecurity or a related field is required.

Responsibilities:
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
 

• Develops and teaches face-to-face and online courses as assigned
• Maintains high standards of instruction
• Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically
• Offers quality academic advising to students
• Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings
• Assists with curriculum development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Application Instructions: 

Please submit applications through Workday, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) a detailed cover letter, (2) a vita, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references.   

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

   

Posting Date:

June 12, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 18, 2024

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s Diversity Statement.

LSUA is also designated as a State As a State Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu