Faculty, Industrial Network CyberSecurity

• Deliver course and laboratory material into the Industrial Cybersecurity program and into other programs.
• Leverage expertise to engage and challenge students and foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Conduct student evaluation and perform other tasks as required for department operations.
• Participate in developing, designing, and updating course curriculum to ensure the curriculum is current and promotes student learning and engagement.
• Stay current in cybersecurity skills by engaging in ongoing professional development, including return to industry leaves, attending conferences, and training.
• Participate in department activities, engage with team members, support continual improvement initiatives within the department, and perform other duties as specified in the collective agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A diploma in networking or electronics engineering technologies, plus five or more years of relevant industry experience directly related to industrial networking and/or cybersecurity.
• A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, plus three or more years of relevant industry experience directly related to industrial networking and/or cybersecurity.
• A combination of industry credentials and relevant experience (can include military credentials and experience) of 10 years or more directly related to industrial networking and/or cybersecurity.

In addition, the candidate must have:

• Strong ethical principles.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to implement industrial networking on common industrial interfaces.
• Experience with industrial protocols (for example: DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, GOOSE, and DNP3).
• A demonstrated ability to learn on the job.

The following are desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students and students requiring accommodation.
• Post-secondary teaching experience or industry presentation experience.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, ISA 62443, IEC 61850.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting process control devices and loops.
• A broad knowledge of cybersecurity as it applies to industrial control systems.
• A diverse set of skills, including skills in electronics, programming, and networking.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety practices as applied in industrial settings.

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

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