Assistant Professor of Information Technology

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location:

Manchester, NH

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University's School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics (SETA) is looking for an On-Campus Assistant Professor for Cybersecurity & Information Technology. You will work onsite at our Manchester, NH campus.

In this role, you will have primary responsibilities in teaching undergraduate IT courses, mentoring students and developing curriculum for our programs, including the addition of cybersecurity degrees on campus. We are looking for faculty who can contribute vision, energy, and leadership, and are eager to help further curriculum development at a college where one person can truly make a difference. The SETA Information Technology curricula emphasize the integration of theory and practice, and we look for faculty with applied backgrounds to bring their experiences into the classroom. You will report to the Dean of SETA.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and teach college-approved Information Technology courses observing approved course descriptions and class schedules
• Contribute to shared governance by participating in department and School committees and assisting in the formulation of policy of educational programs
• Advise students in the department for their academic needs and mentor students in project work
• Participate in the departmental efforts for curriculum development, program reviews and accreditation under the supervision of the department chair
• Collaborate with the faculty/staff in departmental and School-level projects
• Develop and attend professional improvement activities to maintain contact with one's academic discipline, including teaching/learning processes and development of knowledge in one's field of specialization
• Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings or major revisions of the same
• Participate in student career development and related advising or mentoring activities and special retention programs
• Participate in School outreach events and projects
• Attend occasional evening and weekend SETA, Admission and University-wide events
• Attend College-mandated trainings, professional development activities and meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Masters degree with significant industry experience or a Ph.D. or equivalent in information technology, computer science, computer engineering or closely allied field
• Teaching experience in Higher Education or industrial experience in related fields
• 1+ years of experience with hands-on project-based learning.
  
  
  

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Exceptional Benefits (because You’re Exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• Paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources