Faculty (Information Systems & Cyber)

Job Description

Job Description

Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a company who values work / life balance? Then Neumont College of Computer Science is the place for you! We are “Improving Lives through Education” by creating tomorrow’s computer scientists! We are tirelessly passionate about education, innovative and inclusive. Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays (including Christmas through New Year’s), generous H.S.A. employer contributions…just to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown SLC, Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference!

Neumont College of Computer Science has an immediate opening for a full-time (tech) Faculty to teach within our bachelor programs. Specifically, Faculty at Neumont College of Computer Science are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology, which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner, mentoring students in groups or individually, redesigning and evaluating curriculum.

The ideal candidate has 4 years’ minimum experience working in systems and IT security engineering and is familiar with the following :

Linux System Administration – Rocky, Ubuntu, Kali, Mint, Alpine

Bash Shell Scripting

DNS Configuration & Administration – BIND (Linux) and Windows DNS

Web Server Administration – Apache, nginx, IIS, SSL / TLS, virtual hosting

Web Security – OWASP Top 10 principles

Computer Hardware Fundamentals – CPU architecture, memory types (ROM, RAM, EEPROM, etc.), storage (magnetic, flash), BIOS, bus architectures (USB, Thunderbolt)

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Tools – nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Autopsy

Networking Technologies – TCP / IP stack, routing, ARP, DHCP, DNS

DevOps & Automation – Git, Jenkins, Docker, Zabbix, Kubernetes

Red Team Tactics & Ethical Hacking Tools – Kali Linux, OSINT tools, nmap, Metasploit, social engineering

IT & Security Governance Frameworks – ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27000

Regulatory Compliance – CFAA, HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR

TASKS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

Implement new ideas and best practices in teaching and project-based learning

Submit all teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course

Work with supervisor and Program Chair to identify areas for personal development and course improvement

Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching

Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems

Attend faculty meetings

Collaborate with other faculty members to improve student outcomes across all course offerings

Additional duties as requested by Faculty Director which include :

Course supervision

Course development

Committee membership

Faculty mentoring

Peer observations

Academic metrics

Instruction

Cover all material defined in the course description and syllabus

Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals

Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus, course materials, and grades

Provide a safe learning environment for students

Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems

Develop effective assessments that measure student learning

Provide timely and accurate feedback to students’ assignments, exams, projects, etc.

Hold at a minimum 1-2 hours of open office hours per weekday

Meet expectations of course schedule as set by the academic calendar and quarterly schedule

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Knowledge :

Considerable theoretical and applied understanding of all subjects covered in all assigned courses

Experienced in team-based project management

Experienced with project-based learning methodologies

Strong knowledge of pedagogy and effective teaching strategies

Skills :

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to follow through on assignments

Punctuality and reliability

Team management

Team building

Conflict resolution

Abilities :

Quickly learn and become an expert in new subjects

Provide feedback to students on how to improve their academic performance

Build successful mentor relationships with students

Work collaboratively as well as independently

Demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality

Comfortable with ambiguity

Problem-solving

Work ethically

Education and Experience

Teaching experience a plus

Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s degree is preferred

Minimum four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) to be taught

OR

Minimum eight years of outstanding professional experience

With outstanding contributions to the occupational field of study

Must be eligible to work within the U.S. without sponsorship

SCHEDULE :

Full-time, 40+hours week

Exempt position

Occasional evenings and weekends, with advance notice (Rare)

REPORTS TO : Vice President, Academic Operations

SUPERVISES : None

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS :

Sitting for extended periods

Standing for extended periods

Lift and carry up to 30 pounds

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NCCS is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Neumont’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https : / / www.neumont.edu / campus -safety under the Student Life section. This report is required by federal law to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. You may also request a paper copy from the Vice President, Student Affairs.