Instructor or Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cyber Security

Date Position Opens:  August 20, 2024

The majority of the workload for this position will be teaching courses related to cyber security and networking at the freshmen and sophomore level.  Must be willing to teach at multiple sites in the three county (Lehigh, Carbon, and Schuylkill) region. The faculty position is part of the School of Education, Arts, Computer Science and Online Learning and reports directly to the Dean of Education, Computer Science and Online Learning.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days of posting.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript through our online application system at www.lccc.edu/jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Recommends changes to the instructional programs and curricula as required.
• Keeps and submits appropriate academic records.
• Maintains instructional effectiveness by ongoing self-evaluation and incorporating current developments in instructional and learning strategies.
• Teaches courses in accordance with the master course outline and within the schedule of classes.
• Assists librarians in keeping the College collections and services current.
• Assists the College in keeping technology, facilities, and equipment current.
• Plans with the assistance of the Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director, to insure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to the successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Maintains regular office hours, as approved by the Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director, for consultation with students.
• Serves as faculty advisor to student organizations (voluntary).
• Serves as a faculty advisor to students in their program of study.
• Recruits students for programs of study.
• Participates in academic audits.
• Assists in preparation of budgets for submission to the Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director.
• Assists in preparation of academic schedules for submission to the Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director.
• Serves on College committees and advisory boards.
• Where appropriate, makes recommendations to the Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director on staffing courses.
• Works with Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Director and fellow faculty including adjuncts to maintain academic standards and integrity.
• Works with new faculty in the area.
• Actively participates in faculty development activities.
• In addition to College-sponsored development activities, maintains professional development and stays current in his/her field of study.
• Works with counselors, advisors, and other College staff in responding to student needs.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Discharges those additional duties normally and customarily associated with College faculty.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Required
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Must have coursework in computer forensics and digital security.
• Foreign degrees – must provide a US equivalency report of your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, your resume will not be accepted.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting).
• Must be certified in A+, MCSA, CCNA, and obtain CCAI within six months of hire.
• Cyber Security Certifications

Work Experience

• Industry work in a computer related field.
• Teaching experience.
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.
• Industry work in a computer related field. 

Preferred

• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, Azure, Scripting for Security, Linux, CISCO, Digital Security, Networking Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention.
• Familiarity with the mission of comprehensive community college.
• Teaching experience in a community college.
• Bilingual.
• Ph.D. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.