Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity

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Position Title:Lecturer of Computer Networking &
Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Lecturer

Job Duties:

Applications are invited for a non-tenure track lecturer position
in Computer Networking & Infrastructure
Engineering/Cybersecurity with an anticipated start date of August
23, 2027. The position is an instructional academic staff
appointment with a renewable annual contract.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for
fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment and a
commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching. This is an
exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals
dedicated to student-centered learning and innovation. The position
offers a chance to shape the future of our Computer Networking
& Infrastructure Engineering (CNIE) and Cybersecurity
undergraduate programs.

As a polytechnic university, UW-Stout Polytechnic supports student
learning in alignment with our polytechnic tenets of applied
learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and
career-focused experiences.

This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the
Assistant Professor of Computer Networking & Infrastructure
Engineering/Cybersecurity (Job ID: JR10016356). One (1) vacancy
will be filled either at the rank of assistant professor
(tenure-track faculty) or lecturer (non-tenure track instructional
academic staff with a renewable annual contract), depending on the
finalist’s qualifications. A separate vacancy announcement lists
the minimum and preferred qualifications for the rank of assistant
professor. More information is provided below in the Application
Instructions section.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum/Required

• Master’s degree in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity,

Information Technology, or a closely related field by the
employment start date.

• Commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in Computer

Networking & Infrastructure Engineering and Cybersecurity.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Evidence of effective teaching and/or potential for teaching

excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Five or more years of relevant, hands-on industry experience in

computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a
closely related area, including experience in one or more areas
such as wireless technologies, incident response, disaster
recovery, penetration testing, firewall technologies, or related
areas.

• At least one current industry-recognized certification in

computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a
closely related area, such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.

• Evidence of effective collaboration with students, faculty,

staff, and/or external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, especially those

in support of the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs. The
teaching load is typically 30 credits per academic year (15 credits
per semester).

• Engage in curriculum development and instructional

improvement.

• Provide academic advisement to students in the BS CNIE and BS

Cybersecurity programs.

• Collaborate with industry partners to maintain and develop new

opportunities for students.

• Contribute to course and program assessment of student

learning, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in
collaboration with faculty and staff.

• Provide service to the department and the university along with

other duties as assigned by the department chair.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Mathematics, Statistics and
Computer Science Department offers all the core courses
necessary for the Cybersecurity
program, the
Computer Networking and Infrastructure Engineering program, the
ABET-accredited Computer
Science program, the
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program, as well as
coursework supporting the ABET-accredited
Computer and Electrical Engineering program.

Since 2017, UW-Stout Polytechnic has been designated by the
National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic
Excellence in Cyber Defense.

UW-Stout Polytechnic is the first four-year university to receive
this designation in the state of Wisconsin.

The CNIE program, formerly known as the CNIT program, has been
awarded multiple Department of Defense Cybersecurity grants to
support cybersecurity curricula development and cybersecurity
capacity building. CNIE students have repeatedly won recognition
for their IT and security skills in national and international
competitions.

We are a very inclusive department of 33 full-time members with a
commitment to diversity, a strong tradition of excellence in
teaching, and a growing program of scholarship and research in
computer networking, information technology, cybersecurity,
computer science, mathematics, statistics, and related areas. The
department is committed to student-centered and technology-enhanced
instruction. Technology usage includes students working on laptops
in the classroom, web enhancements (e.g., Canvas course management
and online homework systems), and interactive distance education
course. Our department members actively serve and participate in a
wide range of prominent research conferences and communities, both
regionally and on the international stage. These engagements extend
to well-respected organizations such as IEEE, ACM, CCSC, and
ACM/SIGITE.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the
Assistant Professor of Computer Networking & Infrastructure
Engineering/Cybersecurity (Job ID: JR10016356). One (1) vacancy
will be filled at either the Assistant Professor or Lecturer
rank.

• Applicants who wish to be considered for the lecturer,

instructional academic staff position need to apply to:
https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives/job/Menomonie-WI/Lecturer-of-Computer-Networking---Infrastructure-Engineering-Cybersecurity_JR10016357

• Applicants who wish to be considered for the faculty,

tenure-track position need to apply to:
https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives/job/Menomonie-WI/Assistant-Professor-of-Computer-Networking---Infrastructure-Engineering-Cybersecurity_JR10016356

Complete applications received by end of day, December 04, 2026,
are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after
December 04, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the
search committee or until the position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials :

• Cover letter (* See below) (up to 2 pages recommended)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3)

professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities
for the position

• Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages

recommended)

• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the
Minimum/Required Qualifications and Highly Desired/Preferred
qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required
or preferred qualification, describe your relevant experience,
using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how
your experience satisfies the requirement.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please

contact:

Search Chair: Dr. Tran Duc Le

Email: cnitsearch@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if
you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required
application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Judy Darwin

Phone: 715-232-2308

Email: darwinj@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a

course of instruction

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it

relates to specific course or series content and expectations

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for

one or more courses, including assessment of student
performance

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all

required application materials.

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required

Qualifications specified for this position. For each required
qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific
examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience
satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you
need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a
disability, please contact us using the information below.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's
disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits
package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement
plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our
employees.

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation,

use the Health
& Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits
(wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a
criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human
Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final
candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function
test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking
the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding
employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.
Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three
professional references, at least one of which must be a prior
supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities
of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional
reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of
Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request
confidentiality in their online application, except that the
identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See
Wis.
Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security
of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act.
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:

https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.