Director - CS, Cybersecurity, and IT Programs

About the role

The Director will oversee undergraduate and graduate programs in [B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Applied Computer Science, and M.S. in Cybersecurity]. This role reports to the Dean and plays a key role in curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Support Dean and Associate Dean in scheduling, faculty assignments, and academic standards.
• Support student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with university offices such as Registrar, Marketing, and COOPS+CAREERS.
• Teach up to 3 courses during the academic year and 2 in summer for additional pay.
• Aid in strategic planning, budgeting, and program communications.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Education with a strong quantitative or computing focus, or a closely related field.
• Exceptional candidates with an ABD (All but Dissertation) status or a relevant Master’s degree plus significant teaching or research experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in teaching, research, or programmatic contributions in academic, industry, or public sector settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities.
• Experience in serving students, management, and leadership.
• Record of clear research and scholarship agenda.
• Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred Requirements

• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5–8 years of progressive responsibility in academic, research, or equivalent roles, including teaching, program development, or leadership.
• Experience in a tenure-track or teaching-intensive role is a plus but not required.
• Record of excellence in pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Record of excellence in leadership and management.
• Record of excellence in working in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in inclusive pedagogy, emerging technologies, or cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.

Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please visit here.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is between $120,000 - $150,000.

Schedule

The start date for this role will be for the upcoming Fall 2026 Semester in September.

About Wentworth & the School of Computing and Data Science

The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website here.