Information Systems and Analytics Professor of Practice Faculty

Job Title

Information Systems and Analytics Professor of Practice Faculty

Department

Information Systems and Analytics

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Information Systems and Analytics at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a fulltime professor of practice faculty position in Cybersecurity. The start date for the position is August 1 2025.

The successful candidate will have adistinguished career in cybersecurity who is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This nontenuretrack position emphasizes teaching curriculum development and industry engagement allowing the successful candidate to bring realworld expertise to an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity including areas such as network security ethical hacking digital forensics cyber risk management networking and cloud security.
• Develop and update curriculum and coursework to ensure alignment with industry standards and emerging trends.
• Foster strong relationships with industry partners to support internships research opportunities and collaborative projects.
• Mentor students in practical applications of cybersecurity principles and prepare them for careers in the field.
• Contribute to the development of new programs or certifications in cybersecurity potentially including partnerships with industry certification bodies.

Required Education

A masters degree in information systems cybersecurity information security or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Required Related Experience

Five 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity with demonstrated expertise in areas such as network security ethical hacking/pen testing incident response or cyber defense is required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

A CISSP CISA CISM or a comparable certification is required.

Other Desirables

Applicants with a terminal degree will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application. NOTE:Documentation of all certification(s) must be uploaded at the appropriate place at the time of application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at. If you have positionspecific questions please contact Michael Erskine at

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at.

MTSU is a Tobacco & DrugFree campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU
please callor email

Application Review Date:11/14/2024