Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Management Information Systems and Supply Chain - College of Business and Economics

The John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking qualified applicants for a Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP) position in the area of cybersecurity beginning January 2025. The appointment will be in the Department of Management Information Systems and Supply Chain.

West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). WVU is designated by the NSA and DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in both Cyber Defense Research and Cyber Defense Education. WVU is also one of two academic partners of the National Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure and is also a member of the USCYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network (AEN).

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive and family-friendly community with a regional population of about 137,000 residents and is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. It lies within a high technology corridor that includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and https://www.wvu.edu/

Minimum qualifications are possession of a Master's degree before the start date of the position in one of the following areas: cybersecurity, information technology, data assurance, information technology management, management information systems, information sciences, computer science, business administration, data analytics, AI/ML, GIS, or a related field.

Candidates must have knowledge, skill and interest in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in the topics of cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, data analytics, or similar topics, and must be willing to establish and maintain relationships with university partner organizations, in support of our outreach activities. Industry certifications in cybersecurity topics are preferred.

Candidates are expected to:

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes in topics related to the areas of Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, Network and Data Communications, Information Security Management, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, and Application Security, at a minimum.
• Serve as the education and training lead for the Cyber-Resilience Resource Center (CRRC), which includes supporting the operations of the center through directly supervising undergraduate and graduate student experiential learning industry outreach projects, development of education and training material aligned with the center's mission, promotion of the center's outreach efforts, and developing collaborative relationships with private and public sector partners.
• Develop and hold training courses to assist students with passing industry IT and cybersecurity-focused certification exams.
• Assist with training and leading student cybersecurity teams for local, regional, national, and international cybersecurity competitions (e.g. Locked Shields).
• Demonstrate willingness to support the coordination of programmatic MIS, Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Analytics experiential learning projects with industry partners.
• Demonstrate willingness to actively participate in college and university committees and activities, as well as to perform outreach activities and establish relationships with external partners to provide hands-on experience for students.
• Demonstrate willingness to supervise student activities outside of the traditional classroom setting.
• Be fluent in writing and speaking English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Industry vendor-neutral and vendor specific cybersecurity certifications (i.e. Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, ISC2, ISACA, etc.)
• Prior practical experience in the areas of information technology, systems administration, cybersecurity, or project management.
• Extensive experience with Windows & Linux operating systems, systems administration and virtualization software (i.e. SCCM, Hyper-V, ESXi, VSphere, Azure, etc.), automation and scripting languages (i.e. Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) cybersecurity tools (Wireshark, Burp Suite, Splunk, Nessus, Snort, etc.)
• Have earned a Ph.D. before the start date of the position with a dissertation topic focusing on management information systems, information sciences, computer science, business administration, cybersecurity, data analytics, AI/ML, GIS, or a related field

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions of application with supporting credentials must be submitted through the WVU Faculty Jobs Board, WVUHire at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the following items electronically: (1) Cover letter, (2) teaching philosophy statement, (3) curriculum vita, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. prior teaching evaluations, syllabi, etc.), and contact information for at least three professional references.

General inquiries may be directed to Chris Ramezan, Chair of the Search Committee at christopher.ramezan@mail.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.