Assistant Lecturer of Computer Science and Digital Forensics

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7294294 (Ref:BSU45841)

Posted: November 26, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire a non-tenure line full time professor to enhance the educational experience of our students in the Computer Science and Forensic Science programs. Our department is adding faculty to support rapid growth in the undergraduate major of Computer Science (in the concentration of Cybersecurity & Secure Software Design) and the newly launched Forensic Science major (in the concentration of Digital Forensics).
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the educational growth of our students in the areas of cybersecurity, secure software design, digital forensics, network security, or other topics in forensic science.

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire a non-tenure line full time professor to enhance the educational experience of our students in the Computer Science and Forensic Science programs. Our department is adding faculty to support rapid growth in the undergraduate major of Computer Science (in the concentration of Cybersecurity & Secure Software Design) and the newly launched Forensic Science major (in the concentration of Digital Forensics).
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the educational growth of our students in the areas of cybersecurity, secure software design, digital forensics, network security, or other topics in forensic science.

Job Function:

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire a non-tenure line full time professor to enhance the educational experience of our students in the Computer Science and Forensic Science programs. Our department is adding faculty to support rapid growth in the undergraduate major of Computer Science (in the concentration of Cybersecurity & Secure Software Design) and the newly launched Forensic Science major (in the concentration of Digital Forensics).
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the educational growth of our students in the areas of cybersecurity, secure software design, digital forensics, network security, or other topics in forensic science.

Minimum Experience:

Master’s Degree in computer science, forensic science, criminal justice, cybersecurity, data science, or related field from an accredited university by date of appointment; effective written and oral communication skills; evidence of potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation.
In the case where a faculty member does not meet the degree requirements described above, the Department of Computer Science considers the following to be appropriate credentials to be qualified to teach courses at the undergraduate and master’s degree levels in Computer Science:
  • A high-quality portfolio/resume/vita demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate to the assigned course(s), and, either
    • Significant professional experience related to the subject matter being taught (5 or more years) with a record of research, scholarship, creative activity, relevant certifications, or achievement in industry appropriate to the assigned undergraduate course(s), or
    • Significant instructional experience teaching the subject matter at another accredited university (5 or more years) demonstrating a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning appropriate to the assigned undergraduate course(s).

Preferred Experience:

Experience teaching at the university level is preferred, but not required. Experience in industry or government service is also valued, but not required.


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Job posting number:#7294294 (Ref:BSU45841)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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