Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University, located in Olathe, Kansas, invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity. The position is a full-time faculty appointment on a 9-month teaching contract. In addition to teaching, this role carries significant responsibility for program development and leadership within the Computer Science program, including building cybersecurity curriculum, growing enrollment, and strengthening industry and community partnerships. The department is seeking a candidate with specialty education, training, certification, or professional experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, or a closely related area. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to higher education delivered with a Christ-centered worldview, a strong commitment to the servant leadership model, and be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities.

Position Description:

• Provides leadership for the Computer Science program within the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences, partnering with the Department Chair on program management, course scheduling, and strategic planning.
• Leads the design, development, and launch of undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum in cybersecurity, including new courses, concentrations, certificates, and degree pathways aligned with department and university strategic priorities and industry workforce needs.
• Teaches a variety of computer science courses, including but not limited to programming fundamentals, data structures, and computer networks, as well as specialty courses such as network security, secure software development, cryptography, digital forensics, cloud security, incident response, and security governance, risk, and compliance.
• Develops and maintains hands-on learning environments, such as virtual labs and cyber ranges, and integrates industry-standard tools and practices into coursework.
• Guides the program toward recognized external designations and alignments where appropriate, such as the NSA/CISA National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and preparation for industry certifications.
• Oversees program assessment, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting Computer Science program learning outcomes and using the results to drive continuous improvement.
• Recruits, supports, and oversees computer science adjunct faculty to ensure quality and consistency of instruction.
• Leads program growth and recruitment efforts, including attending recruiting events and collaborating with admissions and marketing to increase awareness of MNU’s Computer Science and cybersecurity programs.
• Develops and sustains relationships with industry, government, and community partners to support internships, applied projects, industry advisory input, and program relevance.
• Collaborates with CS, Mathematics, and cross-campus faculty to develop interdisciplinary offerings and to build a vibrant student culture.
• Advises students in course selection and career/graduate school planning.
• Serves on department and university committees.
• Participates in campus community life including chapel, student engagement and student support.