What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor or Assistant Professor of Information Technology position at Nicholls State University?
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu
Position Details
- Providing high-quality teaching in courses produced by the department and based on department and university needs, including holding requisite office hours and abiding by all faculty responsibilities as defined by University Policy and Procedure.
- Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession including but not limited to student advising, committee work, recruiting, and volunteer activity. The person in this position will be expected to (1) advise students in concentration curricula related to the faculty member’s background; (2) serve on departmental committees as assigned; (3) provide committee and other service to the School, College and University; and (4) serve as volunteer and department and university representatives on extracurricular and sometimes after-hours events.
- The person in this position is expected to perform teaching and mentoring duties with particular focus on student access, progress, and success, as well as engage in collegial and collaborative activities with other university faculty.
- The person in this position is expected to be accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to a diverse student body.
- Proficiency in C and or python programming.
- A Master of Science (M.S.) in information technology, cyber technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- A Ph.D. in information technology, cyber technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
- Certifications in cybersecurity preferred.
- Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level or significant industrial experience preferred.
- Experience in curriculum and course development.
- Proficiency with industry-standard software, certifications, and operations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000