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Location

Dekalb, IL | United States

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Job description

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Founding Director will provide vision and leadership to the university to create a nationally recognized program in cybersecurity. The Director will report to the Chair of the Computer Science department and is responsible for establishing and leading academic programs and outreach efforts to support cybersecurity workforce development. The Director will play a principal role in recruiting the first cohort of faculty expected to be hired in Fall 2025 in this substantial and growing field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to create cutting-edge certificate and degree programs, including online programs, that are compliant with and recognized as part of national frameworks.
• Develop a robust vision and sustainable funding model for an agile cybersecurity workforce development program that includes strategies and plans to acquire external funds to support program development and outreach efforts.
• Identify opportunities for private- and public-sector partnerships that seek to develop cybersecurity solutions, particularly as those opportunities apply to employment for students as interns and career opportunities upon their graduation.
• Represent the department's cybersecurity programs by liaising and collaborating within the university and with external private- and public-sector cybersecurity groups.
• Promote the cybersecurity programs and recruit students.
• Recruit personnel in support of the cybersecurity programs.
• Monitor, maintain, and report on the quality and viability of the cybersecurity programs.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of new courses related to cybersecurity.
• Teach cybersecurity courses each academic year.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package .

Application Procedure:

Prospective applicants should visit to apply and submit the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae (no page limit)
  • Should include links to professional website(s) and profiles on platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, DBLP , or similar.

• Cover letter (2 page limit)
  • Should describe the applicant's interest in the position and how the applicant's experience and expertise links to the position. Should also describe the applicant's vision for a cybersecurity center, teaching philosophy and practices, and past, present, and potential experiences that will inform their efforts to advance equity for diverse communities, including populations that are historically underrepresented or marginalized in the field, to provide a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Contributions to diversity statement (2 page limit)
  • Should describe how their past, present or potential teaching, research, and life experiences will inform their efforts to advance equity for diverse communities, including populations that are historically underrepresented or marginalized in the field, to provide a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students

• Name and contact information of at least four references. References will not be contacted without the applicant's foreknowledge.

There is no priority consideration date for this search, which means applications will continue to be accepted until an offer is extended.

EEO Statement Summary:

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach.The mission of Northern Illinois University is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.

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