Job Description

Job Purpose
We are seeking one candidate to teach both introductory and upper-division courses in the cybersecurity minor, “Cyber Crime, Law and Society”, compatible with departmental needs in the Department of Sociology & Political Science.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach introductory and upper-division courses in cybersecurity, compatible with departmental needs. Service to the department and university. Continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Work collaboratively with the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Political Science, cybersecurity or related field by the start date (August 1, 2025). Applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and upper-division courses in Political Science and cybersecurity and support active-learning techniques in the classroom (collaborative learning, etc.). Ability to teach online courses to meet departmental needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity/ cybercrime and related issues.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2025. Three-year contract renewable based on satisfactory annual reviews, needs of department and future funding.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.