Full-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and/or Information Systems (Rank Open)
Stevenson University
Full-time
On-site
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
Position Summary
This is a full-time, 9-month, open-rank faculty position in the Information Systems Department, Brown School of Business and Leadership ( BSOBL ) with responsibilities for teaching, course development, student advising and mentoring, service to the school, department, and university, and continued scholarship in the field. Teaching responsibilities include 24-30 contact hours per academic year, commensurate with rank, and may include undergraduate and graduate courses in the campus-based and online Computer Information Systems ( CIS ) and/or Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics ( CDF ) programs. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts; and engagement in the life of the university. The Full-Time Faculty, CIS / CDF fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the BSOBL Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title will be determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with education and experience.
Essential Functions
Instructional Teach 24-30 credit hours per academic year, as assigned by Department Chair and commensurate with rank (12 credits/semester at the Assistant Professor or higher rank and 15 credits/semester as a Lecturer). . Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; preparing assignments, grading students’ work, and providing feedback to students in a timely manner. Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning, reflecting and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom observations, Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee ( FMEC ), and supervisor evaluations. Schedule and hold at least three office hours per week. Participate in general curriculum development and other departmental activities associated with a full-time University faculty position. Administrative responsibilities include writing and/or updating syllabi each semester or term; reading and responding to emails; grading course work in timely fashion; submitting mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely basis. Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members in the University’s policies. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Service Offer quality advising services to students, including providing recommendations and resources to students on academic, co-curricular, career and/or graduate school matters. Department service includes contributing to student recruitment, retention, and registration efforts; attending departmental meetings; participating in Open Houses and recruiting efforts; attending and participating in planning and coordination of departmental events; and establishing industry relationships to generate internship and full-time placement opportunities for students. University service includes, but is not limited to, service on the University, School and Departmental committees. Participate in ongoing departmental activities, such as curriculum development and assessment. Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises. Attend all University Faculty, Faculty/Staff meetings, and relevant academic Department/School meetings. Scholarly Activity Engage in professional scholarly activities to keep current in the field. Develop and maintain independent intellectual pursuits, including research and scholarly activities that enhance teaching effectiveness. Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and conferences. Pursue internal and external funding sources to support scholarly activities.
This is a full-time, 9-month, open-rank faculty position in the Information Systems Department, Brown School of Business and Leadership ( BSOBL ) with responsibilities for teaching, course development, student advising and mentoring, service to the school, department, and university, and continued scholarship in the field. Teaching responsibilities include 24-30 contact hours per academic year, commensurate with rank, and may include undergraduate and graduate courses in the campus-based and online Computer Information Systems ( CIS ) and/or Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics ( CDF ) programs. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts; and engagement in the life of the university. The Full-Time Faculty, CIS / CDF fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the BSOBL Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title will be determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with education and experience.
Essential Functions
Instructional Teach 24-30 credit hours per academic year, as assigned by Department Chair and commensurate with rank (12 credits/semester at the Assistant Professor or higher rank and 15 credits/semester as a Lecturer). . Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; preparing assignments, grading students’ work, and providing feedback to students in a timely manner. Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning, reflecting and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom observations, Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee ( FMEC ), and supervisor evaluations. Schedule and hold at least three office hours per week. Participate in general curriculum development and other departmental activities associated with a full-time University faculty position. Administrative responsibilities include writing and/or updating syllabi each semester or term; reading and responding to emails; grading course work in timely fashion; submitting mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely basis. Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members in the University’s policies. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Service Offer quality advising services to students, including providing recommendations and resources to students on academic, co-curricular, career and/or graduate school matters. Department service includes contributing to student recruitment, retention, and registration efforts; attending departmental meetings; participating in Open Houses and recruiting efforts; attending and participating in planning and coordination of departmental events; and establishing industry relationships to generate internship and full-time placement opportunities for students. University service includes, but is not limited to, service on the University, School and Departmental committees. Participate in ongoing departmental activities, such as curriculum development and assessment. Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises. Attend all University Faculty, Faculty/Staff meetings, and relevant academic Department/School meetings. Scholarly Activity Engage in professional scholarly activities to keep current in the field. Develop and maintain independent intellectual pursuits, including research and scholarly activities that enhance teaching effectiveness. Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and conferences. Pursue internal and external funding sources to support scholarly activities.