Cyber Security TA Position for Spring 2018

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Cyber Security TA Position for Spring 2018

October 25, 2017, Dean Wang

College of Applied Sciences and Arts

TA Position Announcement

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Location – Dean’s Office, College of Applied Sciences and Arts

% of Time - 50% (one position) or 25% (two positions)

Job Description -  The Teaching Assistant will help develop and teach a new course related to cyber security and cyber physical systems. Their primary responsibilities include the following:

  • Prepare lab practice and lab assignment.
  • Supervise students working in classrooms and laboratories.
  • Keep appropriate office hours each week to help teach, research, and advise students. 
  • Directly oversee the safety, security, and accessibility of the Cyber Physical Systems Lab. 
  • Assist with the College Open House, RSO events, meetings, and other student-related events when necessary. 
  • Attend weekly research meetings and class sessions.
  • Other duties as assigned by the instructor/supervisor. 

Qualifications – The Teaching Assistant must (be):

  • Admitted to the Graduate School (without conditions)  at SIU Carbondale in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related area.
  • Demonstrate strong C/C++/Java programming skills.
  • Have fundamental knowledge in embedded systems and mobile devices appropriate to working on Cyber Physical Systems design and development. 
  • Prior experience in mobile computing and digital forensics is preferred.
  • Highly motivated, organized, patient and collaborative in helping students execute small and major programming projects. 
  • Demonstrate high motivation, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to strive in fast-paced environment
  • Excellent in written and verbal communication. 
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.

Time Period of Position – Position is available beginning Jan 08, 2018 – May 13, 2018 (Spring)

How to Apply – To apply, please forward a complete application packet containing the following:

  • letter of intent
  • current resume
  • three references (names, addresses, contact email and phone number)

Forward to:

Ms. Cara Doerr
Teaching Assistant Search Committee
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
3rd Floor – ASA Building C-220 Simon Suite
Mail Code 6604
1365 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901

Electronic applications may be submitted to awang@siu.edu.

Deadline to Apply – November 13, 2017

Number of Positions – 1 (50% FTE) or 2 (25% FTE)