West Virginia University · 3 months ago
Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWest Virginia University is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor in the field of Computer Science and Cybersecurity within the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will focus on programming, data structures, algorithms, and cybersecurity, providing students with practical experience through hands-on lab support and curriculum development.
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Responsibilities
Develop graduate level courses for in-class and online learning management systems (LMS) platforms such as Blackboard and Coursera
Provide hands-on lab support, including virtual machines, sandbox environments, cyber-range, simulation tools, and secure network setups
Contribute to teaching and curriculum development in programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, databases, computer networks, software engineering, theory of computation, compiler design, computer organization, cybersecurity fundamentals, cryptography, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cyber defense
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a closely related field by the time of hire
Outstanding technical expertise
Proven, ongoing track record of teaching experience or potential to develop graduate level courses for in-class and online learning management systems (LMS) platforms such as Blackboard and Coursera
Expertise in programming, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, databases, computer networks, software engineering, theory of computation, compiler design, computer organization, cybersecurity fundamentals, cryptography, ethical hacking, penetration testing, cyber defense, computer incidence response, and hands-on exercise for cybersecurity competitions
Expertise in hands-on lab support, including virtual machines, sandbox environments, cyber-range, simulation tools, and secure network setups to provide students with practical experience
Preferred
Equivalent experience in the private sector or national laboratories/institutes
Benefits
WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration.
WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
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