Tenure-Track Faculty Cybersecurity

Position Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates, plans, organizes, and teaches courses in Cybersecurity through classroom/laboratory instruction and online education for selected areas of discipline; teaching schedule may include courses in the day, evening, or on weekends on any College campus as assigned.
• Leverages the College’s technological resources including Canvas, the College's Learning Management System, Google Suite and Smart Classrooms to support a robust curriculum and meaningful learning activities.
• Creates and delivers engaging learning experiences tailored to students’ learning styles to stimulate interest in subjects taught and to foster effective knowledge acquisition and communication.
• Promotes active inquiry, problem solving, scientific and quantitative reasoning and related decision making through the design and implementation of courses and teaching methodologies.
• Assesses student success and learning outcomes; serves as an advisor to students and provides instructional support outside of classes as needed to foster student success; mentors STEM research projects.  
• Participates in program and curriculum review, assessment, development and student learning outcomes initiatives.
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Chairs; assists in the College’s library collection development by selecting, evaluating, and updating library resources in each appropriate discipline.
• Keeps students continually informed and updated concerning their progress and work produced, course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance.
• Maintains accurate and complete scholastic records and other appropriate documentation.
• Assists with the recruitment, retention and registration of students.
• Participates on various committees and in selected local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.     
• Maintains active involvement in the co-curricular activities of the college. 
• Attend monthly divisional and department meetings to gain insight and provide feedback into the operation and policies of the department.
• Participate in the five-year tenure process and performance review.
• Performs additional tasks or duties assigned by the Dean of MST, Discipline coordinator, Department chair or other designated management. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open-door policy. Possess the ability to use computer-assisted learning technology, especially online instruction. Practices active scholarship and professional involvement. Has proficiency in the use of Google Suite. Demonstrate proficiency in Linux OS(Ubuntu, Kali, Arch) and security-focused Python scripting/programming. Exhibits strong skills in: 

• Network security
• Cloud security
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking
• Commitment to Student Success
• Learning-centered teaching strategies
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Professional Commitment
• Outcomes-based practice
• Assessment
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related field with an emphasis on Cybersecurity required. Master's degree is preferred. 

Experience:  Industry experience preferred. Certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or other preferred. 

Other:  Position will require ability to work at any of the College’s locations – Paramus, Lyndhurst and Hackensack.

Bergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.