Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity and Operations
Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity and Operations
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Job Description
Niagara University is a liberal arts university steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions with a total enrollment of nearly 4300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the worlds premier tourism destinations Niagara Falls the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls Buffalo and Toronto as well as the awardwinning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If youd like to know more check out all of the NU Facts.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Niagara University
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Computer and Information Sciences (Vaughan)
COMPANY NAME: Niagara University
DEPARTMENT: Cybersecurity and Operations
LOCATION: 2904 Hwy 7 #113 Vaughan Ontario Canada L4K 0K4
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor Cybersecurity and Operations
JOB STATUS: Permanent Full Time TenureTrack
LANGUAGE: English
SALARY RANAGE: 100000 CAD126000 CAD (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive benefits plan including Extended Health Care with vision care Dental Basic Employee Life and AD&D Dependent Life Longterm Disability and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance. These benefits are available as of date of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) that is available to Faculty after one year of continuous fulltime employment;
- Tuition benefits for Faculty and their immediate family.
- Faculty who contribute a minimum of 3% of their base salary receive an 8% university contribution.
Job Description
Niagara Universitys Department of Cybersecurity and Operations (CSO) invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position to start in the fall semester of 2024 in Vaughan Ontario. As a tenuretrack faculty member in CSO the successful candidate will be required to teach three courses per semester (fall/spring) publish impactful scholarly research and participate in service (committees advisement etc.) to the department college and university according to the NULTA Faculty Contract. Attendance at periodic meetings and holding regular office hours will also be expected. The courses assigned will be primarily at the graduatelevel though they may include other areas as department needs dictate as well as a mix of traditional (facetoface) and online formats.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Information Security or closely related field completed at the time of appointment. The department is currently seeking the following skills as a new faculty member joining the CSO department (teaching research and service):
- At least three (3) years of successful cybersecurity teaching experience in the following areas (teaching):
o Cryptography
o Software Security
o Ability to teach CSO500 (Cybersecurity survey course)
- Further this position requires the following experience (service)
o Successful curriculum development that includes remote learning
o Able to serve as the Ontario campus faculty leader.
o Ability to actively participate in CSO recruitment efforts throughout the year.
o Assist organizing cybersecurity events on and off campus.
- This faculty position also requires the following (research):
o Ability to lead student research projects.
o Proven successful publication record.
o Proven successful grant writing skills.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in the above criteria. This will be demonstrated by strong communication skills evident throughout the application process; a teaching CV that includes a compelling statement of teaching highlighting areas of interest awards accomplishments and teaching philosophy; sample course syllabi and materials; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference from referees of high standing that endorse excellent teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical practices.
Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
How to apply
Candidates should submit the following documents to Niagara Universitys Human Resources by email at or by mail at Niagara University 11 Vincentian Dr Unit 1911 Niagara University NY 14109. :
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching and research
- Three letters of recommendation
You can also apply at the Niagara University Human Resources Job Application page at
Successful candidates will also be required to submit the names and contact information for three professional references. Any inquiries about position or application instructions can be directed to: Dr. Petter Lovaas Search Committee Chair Cybersecurity and Operations PO Box 2018 Niagara University NY;
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified people including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The Vaughan Campus offers five degree programs including a: Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education (accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers) Master of Science in Educational Leadership Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Finance and Master of Science in Information Security and Digital Forensics. The Vaughan Campus currently has approximately 350 students its five academic programs. The Vaughan Campus operates out of a 12330squarefoot new site which includes classrooms faculty and administration offices and student lounge areas.
NUs binational culture is built in close proximity to major manufacturing and business centers in Niagara Falls Buffalo and Toronto as well as the awardwinning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live.
Search Chair Contact Information:
Dr. Petter Lovaas
Phone:
Employment Type
Full-Time
