Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Company: Warner Pacific College
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Warner Pacific University invites enthusiastic and motivated
applicants for a full-time open rank faculty position starting on
August 1, 2023 to lead and develop fast growing Information
Technology/Cybersecurity program.
Warner Pacific University's Cybersecurity program was established
in 2020 which offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the
general field of Information Technology and specific targeted
courses in Cybersecurity defense and offense. Students learn
through lectures and hands-on projects in a small cohort
arrangement to practice and perfect skills necessary for the
current and future demand of the industry. As part of the
curriculum, students will gain enough knowledge and skills to earn
industrial recognized certifications potentially after completion
of the degree program.
This position will report to the Dean of the Division of Natural
Sciences and Health and is responsible for teaching lower and upper
division courses as assigned, developing curriculum, and advising
students in the current Cybersecurity major.
Deadline for Application:Applications must be submitted by June 15,
2023 for primary consideration. The position will remain open until
filled and is subject to budget approval.
The successful candidate will be in charge of the program and have
full control of the lab setup and projects development and is
expected to improve the current established curriculum and to work
in a 4-week accelerated course environment.
This individual should be capable to quickly build connections with
students using strong interpersonal skills (including
approachability and empathy) to help students achieve learning
outcomes, should also be comfortable with being the first point of
contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for
students.
The successful candidate should be a good match to the WPU
Christ-centered, Urban, Diversify-serving, and Liberal Arts based
environment and have sufficient professional knowledge in the areas
of:
- Computer system administration
- Networking - routing and switching
- Virtualization of systems
- Cloud computing
- Practical cryptography
- Security frameworks such as ISO/NIST/COBIT/CIS
- Cybersecurity policies and strategies
- Cybersecurity defense and offense
Essential Functions:
To be an enthusiastic and motivated leader of the fast-growing
Cybersecurity and Information Technology program.
Teach, develop and supervise assigned Traditional and PGS
(Professional and Graduate Studies program) courses preparing
students for careers in fields related to IT and Cybersecurity.
Articulate and model current best practices in liberal arts
teaching.
Advise and mentor students in Cybersecurity major.
Review and develop curriculum for courses in IT/Cybersecurity.
Implement assessment tools for the Cybersecurity major.
Work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
Understand and promote the mission, values, and core themes of
Warner Pacific University.
Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with
faculty, staff, and students.
Support and contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan
of the University and NSH division.
Continuing professional growth, including participation in the
professional development opportunities provided by the
institution.
Adhere to the WPU policies and procedures.
Serve on faculty committees and participate in different WPU and
NSH projects as assigned by the NSH Dean.
Participate in promotion of NSH programs and recruitment of
students.
Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by
upholding the mission of the college and abiding by the Employment
Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of
national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender and disabilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Computer Science.
- College teaching experience in relevant curriculum, or relevant
industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in the related field.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to educate and mentor traditional students as well as
adult learners.
- Service in positions of leadership in professional
organizations.
- Relevant industry experience.
Work Environment:The position is located in a traditional college
and office environment. Professional/business casual attire is
required.
Commitment to Diversity:Warner Pacific College is committed to
building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning
environment. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will
enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our
college. Warner Pacific College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all
racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Lifestyle Agreement: Mission-based hiring is of critical importance
to Warner Pacific College. From its inception, theChurch of God has
resisted condensing the Scriptures into a formal creed, instead
emphasizing salvation as the entrance into the body of Christ;
unity in diversity; and a call to holy living as God's people
representing Christ in the world. Warner Pacific, rather than
requiring subscription to an institutional doctrinal statement,
asks each employee to affirm a personal faith in Jesus Christ by
providing a statementarticulating the ways in which faith informs
the employee's understanding of his or her vocation at Warner
Pacific. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a
vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a
Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New
Testament.
Warner Pacific's students, faculty and staff are expected to foster
an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for
the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their
conduct and communication. The College environment is expected to
be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying).
When an individual's behavior has direct implications for others
and/or the well- being of the College community, there may be cause
for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation
occurs.
Warner Pacific College desires to provide a safe and healthy
environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests.
Therefore, smoking is not permitted on College property, in its
vehicles, or at any College sponsored event. The use of illegal
drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly
prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is
strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific College campuses.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Warner Pacific College operates in
accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and applicable state and local laws.
These laws, as amended, include prohibition of discrimination on
the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, or disability.
Warner Pacific College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
complies with applicable nondiscrimination law. Any person needing
reasonable accommodation in the application process should contact
human resources at hr@warnerpacific.edu.
To Apply:
In order to apply for this position, complete the employment
application online at and submit the following:
- Resume & Cover letter
- Name/contact information for three professional references
- Essay responses to two questions:
Employment Standards:
Warner Pacific College is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts
college dedicated to providingstudents from diverse backgrounds an
education that prepared changing world. The College was founded in
1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) and maintains a
covenant relationship with that body. Central to Warner Pacific's
identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the
policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives
reflect:
1. A belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian
faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and
the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
2. The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal
lifestyle choices.
3. A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and
application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
4. A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal
and professional development.
5. For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based
on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of
purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who
support one another.
6. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support
students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical,
emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
7. A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes,
vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific College
community.
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