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Job Title: Assistant-Associate Professor Cybersecurity & CIS

Department: School of Business and Technology

Reports To: Executive Dean, School of Business and Technology

Job Type: This is a full time, exempt position.

William Woods University is accepting applications for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach cybersecurity (CSS), computer information systems (CIS), and related courses at the undergraduate level. The position begins in August 2026.

Teaching areas may include Enterprise Systems, Systems Analysis, hardware/software support, the impact of artificial intelligence, machine learning fundamentals, human-computer interaction, business analytics, Python, programming logic and syntax, emerging technologies, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Law and Ethics, Cybersecurity and Internet Architecture, Cyber Attacks and Defenses, Encryption Techniques, Social Engineering, Critical Infrastructures, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Database Management Systems, Networking, Project Management, and other related courses.

The contracted teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with the opportunity to teach summer and intersession courses.

Full-time faculty are expected to participate in faculty and campus committees, attend faculty assemblies and school meetings, and conduct program and class assessments in accordance with standards established by the University and by external accrediting entities. Faculty are also expected to develop educational programs for presentation to the campus at large as part of the University LEAD program and to attend programs sponsored by other faculty within the University.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Teach cybersecurity and computer information systems courses in the classroom and online modalities.

Assist students with academic advising.

Assist in internship supervision, including identifying opportunities, mentoring, and evaluating internships.

Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses that meet the needs of students and accreditation requirements.

Participate in the development of assessments and evaluation of courses and the program for continuing improvement.

Maintain professional development according to personal and professional needs.

? Assist in recruitment efforts for the program by participating in university recruitment events and communicating with interested students.

Other duties as assigned.

A master's degree in cybersecurity, computer information systems, or a directly related discipline (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in cybersecurity or computer information systems) is required.

Ability to perform teaching, administrative, and clerical duties independently to fulfill the program's goals and objectives within the overall mission of the department, the school, and the university.

Teaching experience at a higher educational institution is preferred but not required.

This is a full-time, 9-month position that begins in the fall of 2026 and continues into the following academic year. This position will be open until filled.

Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system.William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer