Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies.

POSITION SUMMARY

Coker University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Clinical

Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies in the School of Business beginning August 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with competitive salary reporting to the Dean, School of Business. The successful candidate will support the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information Technology, and Game Development majors through teaching in areas aligned with their expertise. The primary responsibilities of the position include face-to-face and online teaching assignments at the undergraduate level.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, CCNA, Microsoft Security, AWS Security, or equivalent
• Preferred Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with PowerShell/Bash and one or more additional programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, or JavaScript

• Advise students as assigned by the Dean, School of Business
• Apply inclusive pedagogy and use a range of pedagogical approaches to create a learning environment that promotes the persistence and success of students.
• Attend faculty development meetings and events
• Contribute interests and ideas for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs

• Contribute required assessment reports
• Contribute to the work of the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit, and the School of Business (institutional service obligations)
• Develop meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Engage industry representatives to participate in program activities including internship sponsorship
• Maintain expectations and standards set forth in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks and Service Standards
• Maintain professional standing in the field
• Manage the resources and Learning Management System (LMS) in the form of Brightspace course spaces for each class
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Business
• Support student research and career development
• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 courses per year) within the School of Business
• Teach courses supporting the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information Technology, and Game Development majors in areas aligned with the candidate's expertise, including foundational courses in computer science and programming, databases, web programming, applied data analytics, and operating systems

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• An earned Ph.D. in computing, computer science, cybersecurity, business/data analytics,

information systems, information technology, game development, or a related field is

preferred. Applicants that are ABD and hold a Master's degree will be considered.

• Completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Previous relevant industry experience is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses is preferred

EXPECTATIONS

• Committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission
• Passionate about teaching and inclusive pedagogy
• Dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Eager to contribute interests and ideas for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs
• Prepared to teach foundational computing and analytics courses that support multiple majors; expertise in one or more of cybersecurity, information technology, or game development is desirable

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE

• A letter of application
• Complete contact information for three professional references
• Copies of all academic transcripts, including undergraduate (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion

Submit application materials to Coker University at .

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable-always striking at the opportunity to be better.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.