Assistant/Associate/Professor of Project Management and Cybersecurity

Faculty

LOCATION: Wayland Baptist University – Online faculty in the Management Program

SUPERVISED BY: Dean of School of Business

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : As a full-time faculty member, the Project Management and Cybersecurity professor will be primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Master of Science in Project Management while leading to accreditation with the Project Management Institute (PMI). The goal is to align the program so that students can earn a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to enhance their career goals and opportunities in the marketplace. The role includes overseeing courses and degree development, ensuring the acceptance into PMI program. Additionally, having Cybersecurity certification is an added need with regards to project management and business technology.

The employee is expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical standards in all interactions, while maintaining effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership. The individual will contribute to continuous improvement by identifying system vulnerabilities, recommending solutions, and supporting innovation within the organization.

This position requires active collaboration with internal departments and may involve mentoring team members, support organizational training initiatives, and contribute to documentation, reporting, and strategic planning efforts to achieve ACBPS accreditation. The employee may also be required to participate in meetings, conferences, or off-site assignments to support project implementation and organizational needs. This position may require travel to external campuses (San Antonio, Dallas, or Phoenix) to support international students participating in residencies.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES:

Additional Requirements:

Endorsement by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance & Administration/CFO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must hold an earned doctorate, the equivalent terminal degree, or an advanced degree in combination with appropriate certification and/or professional work experience in the areas of project management and cybersecurity.

Experience and Knowledge: The applicant must have extensive experience in teaching at the graduate level or related academic experience, or an equivalent period in professional or work. Experience in project management.

Skills and Abilities:

Work Environment: The work environment for this position is a standard office setting. Employees will work primarily at a desk or workstation, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Noise levels are generally moderate, with typical office sounds such as conversations and office machinery.

In addition, the position may require teaching in a university online classroom setting. This environment involves direct interaction with students, delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and managing classroom dynamics to maintain an effective learning atmosphere for Hy-Flex courses. Classroom conditions may vary, but typically students will attend a classroom with a projector or whiteboard that shows the instructor and/or course content being presented. Noise levels can fluctuate depending on class size and activity, and the role requires adaptability to engage students and maintain order in a collaborative academic setting.

Hours of Work:WBUonline - The official work week for full-time salaried employees is forty (40) hours. External campuses - Although full- time, nonexempt external campus employees are normally scheduled to work 37.75 hours per week, the official work week for full-time salaried employees is forty (40) hours. Normal workdays on all campuses are Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance. If hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of hire date to establish identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Employees must be able and willing to travel and provide instructional or recruitment assistance to nearby external campuses. Must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.

Wayland Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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