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Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Management to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery--a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $124,200 - $134,550 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. In addition, the College of Business provides travel and professional development funding. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: The work location for this position is typically, on-site and may be partially remote, based on the semester-to-semester need of the department, as determined with the supervisor.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Summary

The College of Business invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Management. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position on the Business Analysis Team. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service activities. The College of Business is AACSB accredited, and all faculty are required to contribute to the maintenance of AACSB accreditation. The AACSB International accredited College of Business enrolls approximately 2,000 students annually. The College of Business offers comprehensive undergraduate degrees, select master's degrees, and professional programs that emphasize principle-based ethical decision making.

• Teaching
  Faculty in the College of Business should be devoted to teaching excellence. This faculty position will cover graduate and/or undergraduate courses in Cybersecurity Management. Specific courses include Cybersecurity/Information Security Technologies, Cybersecurity/Information Security Management, Ethical Hacking, IT auditing, or IT risk management. In addition, new courses may be developed depending on curriculum requirements. Classes in other areas such as Information Systems and Business Analytics may be assigned as needed, and efforts will be made to find opportunities for the faculty member to teach in his/her/their areas of expertise. Classes may be in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Research
  The faculty member should be committed to high-quality scholarly research and will be expected to maintain a strong and regular publication record. Cross-disciplinary research is respected and encouraged.
  
• Service
  The faculty member will be expected to engage in service activities to support the College, University, community, and/or professional associations.
• In addition, the position is expected to work closely with the Cybersecurity Program Office at UCCS.

Successful employees should demonstrate the following:

# Ability to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
# Achievement in scholarship such as journal articles, presentations at academic conferences, and/or
books/book chapters.
# Evidence of effective teaching and commitment to student learning.
# Relevant teaching experience at the university level.
# Willingness to engage with the business community.
# Relevant industry experience.

The person in this position should also be committed to further enhancing our collegial environment, which includes service to the college, university, community, and profession. Candidates are invited to view the college website at: https://business.uccs.edu/.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 5:00 PM Mountain Time on August 26, 2024 (Monday). However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential dates for phone interviews with the search committee will be September 11-13, 2024.

• The potential dates for in-person interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be October 7, 8, and 9, 2024.

• The potential employee start date is August 2025.

Qualifications

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.

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