Professional Practice Professor (Open Rank) - Utah State University

Overview:

The Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track nine-month Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2023.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will focus on teaching and student mentoring in the department’s cybersecurity programs, and on the role of cybersecurity within the Intermountain Intelligence, Industry, and Security Consortium (I3SC) in collaboration with USU’s Center for Anticipatory Intelligence. I3SC is a workforce development pipeline program that prepares USU students across a wide range of disciplines to advance innovation and help secure Utah's emerging technology sector.

 

Teaching responsibilities within the department’s cybersecurity program focus on hands-on experiences for students with technologies that are in high-demand in today’s workforce, including information and network security, internet and data communication, penetration testing, cloud computing and applications, digital forensics, modern enterprise security, and others. The curriculum is continually expanding as industry demands change and we welcome unique course offerings from prospective candidates.

 

Successful candidates will bring deep industry experience with a passion and proven track record of excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for the professional practice assistant professor level:

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Applied professional cybersecurity experience within business, marketing, finance, or the public sector.
• Experience teaching cybersecurity in a college or university setting.

Preferred qualifications for the professional practice assistant professor level:

• Strong record of student mentoring.
• Expertise with network architecture and security.
• Familiarity with database applications and platforms for big-data applications, such as SQL or Oracle.
• Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, R, Julia, or others used for data science and analytics applications.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms.
• Experience with mobile app development.
• Background in tech entrepreneurship.

Minimum and preferred qualifications for the professional practice associate professor level include those listed for the professional practice assistant professor level and also include:

• At least five years of applied professional cybersecurity experience within business, marketing, finance, or the public sector.
• At least five years of experience teaching and mentoring students in cybersecurity within a college or university setting.

Minimum and preferred qualifications for the professional practice professor level include those listed for the professional practice associate professor level and also include:

• At least ten years of applied professional cybersecurity experience within business, marketing, finance, or the public sector.
• At least ten years of experience teaching and mentoring students in cybersecurity within a college or university setting.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:Commensurate with experience with excellent benefitsADA:

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights:

The Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) provides an outstanding opportunity for students to gain the skills and experience needed in an increasingly data-driven world, and to use information and data technologies to inform strategic decision-making in the private and public sectors. Students in DAIS learn how to problem-solve with advanced database management, programming, and analytics tools, collaborating with faculty who are at the forefront of these fields. Students also have the opportunity to network and apply their learning in real-world settings, through internships, student clubs, and Huntsman School events. The future Analytics Solutions Center within the DAIS department will house the ongoing projects that have been developed over the past two years with external partners and sponsors. These collaborations provide a key experiential opportunity for students to work on real-world analytics problems under the guidance of faculty and partner mentors.

The mission of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is to develop leaders of distinction in commerce and public affairs. Our purpose is to be a career accelerator for our students and an engine of growth for our community, the state, the nation, and the world. With seven undergraduate majors, fifteen minors, six graduate degrees, and a broad portfolio of extra-curricular activities, Huntsman students have a variety of options to develop the knowledge and skills needed for career and personal success and fulfillment. Delivered in a state-of-the-art teaching facility in Logan, and at locations throughout the state of Utah and across the globe, our programs are focused around our four pillars: ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, global vision, and analytical rigor.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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