Assistant Lecturer in Center for Information and Communication Sciences

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7212181 (Ref:BSU41351)

Posted: January 30, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Center for Information and Communication Sciences has a full-time non-tenure track position available beginning in August 2024. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in some combination of topics from these domains of expertise. Candidates should speak to the domains of expertise which they are prepared to teach in the cover letter.

Network Infrastructures: Cisco Networking Academy CCNA & CCNP network design, configuration, and security of network services and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, wireless access points, QoS, etc.).

Cybersecurity:
Threat Assessment; Security Controls for Networks, Servers and Applications; Security Principals and Compliance; Penetration Testing; SOC Monitoring; Digital Forensics; Industrial Control Systems Security

Cloud & Virtualization Technologies:
Virtualization; Private Cloud Infrastructures; Public Cloud Infrastructures, Cloud Development, Cloud Architect, Cloud Administration, etc. CICS faculty are expected to maintain active relationships with industry which drive collaborations resulting in faculty, student, and Center opportunities.

The salary for the 10-month, non-tenure track position in CICS will be in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 based on qualifications. The 10-month contract includes a 4/4 teaching load in the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation are available based on student demand.

Job Function:

The Center for Information and Communication Sciences has a full-time non-tenure track position available beginning in August 2024. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in some combination of topics from these domains of expertise. Candidates should speak to the domains of expertise which they are prepared to teach in the cover letter.

Network Infrastructures: Cisco Networking Academy CCNA & CCNP network design, configuration, and security of network services and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, wireless access points, QoS, etc.).

Cybersecurity:
Threat Assessment; Security Controls for Networks, Servers and Applications; Security Principals and Compliance; Penetration Testing; SOC Monitoring; Digital Forensics; Industrial Control Systems Security

Cloud & Virtualization Technologies:
Virtualization; Private Cloud Infrastructures; Public Cloud Infrastructures, Cloud Development, Cloud Architect, Cloud Administration, etc. CICS faculty are expected to maintain active relationships with industry which drive collaborations resulting in faculty, student, and Center opportunities.

The salary for the 10-month, non-tenure track position in CICS will be in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 based on qualifications. The 10-month contract includes a 4/4 teaching load in the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation are available based on student demand.

Minimum Experience:

  • Possess a master’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, MIS, Computer Science) from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
  • At least 5 years of technology-related professional experience OR 3 years of technology-related academic experience with at least 2 years of technology-related experience in industry

Preferred Experience:

The ideal candidate will be able to teach on-campus/online courses in current technologies including some combination of topics from the following domains of expertise (certifications are optional, but preferred).

Network Infrastructures: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Cybersecurity: Security+, CySA+, CEH; SANS SEC30, EC-Council CND, CISSP
Cloud Technologies: VMware Certifications, Cloud+, CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer

Ability to manage multiple projects within and outside of classroom environment; ability to provide advising and career development for a diverse student population. A history of leadership in either higher education or industry.





At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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Job posting number:#7212181 (Ref:BSU41351)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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