Assistant Professor of Computer IT - Cybersecurity

Description

Who We Are:   

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree-granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared. 

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission-driven work! 

Position Overview:

Launched in Fall 2023, the Cybersecurity concentration within Computer IT offers students an associate’s degree with a foundation in networking and cloud computing. The college has received a $1 million grant from Google to support our hands-on cybersecurity clinic (operated in partnership with the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts), a $350K National Science Foundation grant to support curriculum development and free certification tests for students, and a $100K grant from the Mass Tech Collaborative to place students in paid internships with Massachusetts municipal governments. 

As the program grows, we are seeking a dynamic and committed full-time professor of cybersecurity. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to share their cyber know-how with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.  This position begins September 1, 2026.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Full time faculty are responsible for teaching, supporting student learning, contributing to departmental and college initiatives, and maintaining professional engagement within their field. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Teaching Load: Teach up to 15 contact hours each semester (typically, 3-4 courses).  Faculty are not expected to teach during the summer, unless they opt to do so and receive additional pay. 
• Office Hours: Hold a minimum of three regular office hours each week 
• Curriculum Development: Participate in departmental curriculum development, review, and updates to ensure courses remain current and effective. Maintain a focus on job-ready skills. 
• Assessment and Retention: Actively participate in student learning outcome assessment and retention initiatives, including data collection, analysis, curriculum adjustments, and goal setting.  
• Industry Engagement: Maintain active connections with industry through Business Advisory Council participation and/or other collaborations that promote student learning and career placement. Stay current in the field through professional development.  
• Administrative Responsiveness: Respond to requests from the Department Chair and administration in a timely manner. Fulfill responsibilities promptly, including keeping appointments, attending meetings, starting classes on time, and teaching for the full scheduled class period.  
• Student Evaluation: Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback, including weekly updates in Canvas. Maintain accurate student records.  
• Student Support: Provide adequate academic support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.  
• Teaching Effectiveness: Demonstrate effective teaching as evidenced by formal Chair evaluations, including preparation, meeting course goals, organization, presentation of material, student engagement, and classroom management.  
• Professionalism and Collaboration: Adapt to departmental needs, work collaboratively with colleagues, and maintain a professional demeanor.  
• College Communication: Actively participate in college and departmental communications, including the use of the early alert system.  
• College Service: Contribute to the College community through committee work, meetings, and events.  
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with academic departments, Student Affairs, Career and Co-op Services, Enrollment, and Development for the mutual benefit of all.  
• Accountability and Compliance: Maintain a culture of accountability and innovation. Follow all College policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Employee Handbook, Faculty Addendum, and Student Handbook.  
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Chair to meet departmental needs.  

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• At least three years professional experience in higher education or the IT industry. 
• Expertise in cybersecurity.  
• Able to teach most or all of the following topics: digital forensics, intrusion detection and prevention, security automation systems, cybersecurity and risk management. 
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain before employment starts) 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 
• A collaborative and inclusive style.  
• Must be able to teach in person at our Roxbury campus. 

Preferred: 

• Experience teaching cybersecurity topics. 
• Five or more years of industry experience. 

To apply, please upload a resume and a cover letter that explains why you are qualified for this position and what makes you excited about it.