Assistant Professor of Cyber Security or Criminal Justice

Profile

Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education,

providing

a broad range of

technical

liberal arts

, and

graduate degree programs

. In addition to being one of the

top

historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a

tightly-knit

community of learners and educators,

representing

49 states and 35 territories and nations. The Department of Soci

ology

at Hampton University

which

houses the

following majors: Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Cyber Security

(the criminal justice track

seek

s

to fill an Assistant Professor position

in

the area of

Sociology and/or Criminal Justice with a focus in

Cyber Security

beginning Fall 202

3

The Department of Sociology, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Sciences, offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cyber Security.

Graduates from the program

acquire

knowledge about cyber security concepts, theories, and strategies relevant to real world organizations,

cases

stu

dies, and events. Students

acquire

knowledge related to national and global networks of cyber security law and organizations and related issues of ethics and privacy. Although students will learn the basics of computer forensics

through courses offered by the Department of Computer Sciences

, the cyber security (criminal justice track) is a non-technical curriculum

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will

be required

to teach a variety of courses

such as

: U.S. Cyber Security Law and Policy; Global Cyber Security Law and Policy; Cyber Espionage, Cyber Terrorism and Hacktivism; Cyber Security in Public Organizations, Criminalistics of Cybercrime, Cyber Crime and Homeland Security, etc.,

and

introduction courses in Sociology and/or Criminal J

ustice.

T

he successful candidate

will be

expected to contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department through a productive research agenda that includes grantsmanship.

Additionally,

the successful candidate

should

demonstrate

dedication to the progress of the

Department of Sociology,

the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and

Hampton University t

hrough service activities.

Qualifications

Qua

lified candidates must have

earned

a

doctorate in

Sociology with a focus in Cyber Security, and/or Criminal Justice with a focus in Cyber Security

from an accredited

university

Experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting is preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates with

demonstrated

experience in research and

grantsmanship.

The expectation

is to

hire

a

t the Assistant Professor rank,

but considerations

we

be made to fill the

position at a higher rank depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. Rank and compensation are

commensurate

with credentials and experience.

Company info

Hampton University
Website : http://www.hamptonu.edu