Position Description

Executive in Residence Job Description

Salary Range - $90K - $120K

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering is seeking a talented, driven, and innovative Executive in Residence (EIR) to support all aspects of the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity program. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Durham, NC. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership in the complex and evolving world of cybersecurity through interdisciplinary expertise, technical acumen, innovative problem-solving skills, and strong leadership abilities. 

Position Overview 

The Executive in Residence will play a central role in teaching, program development, and student engagement.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of collaboration and mentorship in all aspects of the role. 

The Executive in Residence will: 

• Teach two courses per semester that align with their professional expertise and the needs of the program.
• Collaborate with program leadership on initiatives related to curriculum design, program assessment, and admissions review.
• Contribute to program development and student success initiatives, helping foster a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Support industry engagement by cultivating and maintaining relationships with industry partners to enhance student learning, project-based experiences, and career opportunities.
• Participate in growth and management of initiatives such as labs, experiential learning, or applied research that connect academic preparation with industry practice.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to students.
• Develop and teach cybersecurity content for the Duke Executive Education Certificate program as well as participate in the Duke Cybersecurity Conference.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have at least ten years of experience in technical and managerial roles within the cybersecurity industry. Deep expertise in artificial intelligence security and network security is desirable. Candidates should also demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for mentoring emerging professionals. A master’s degree is required, with a doctorate or terminal degree preferred. In exceptional cases, significant and highly relevant industry experience may be considered in place of a doctorate degree. Candidate should demonstrate teaching experience, preferably in a higher education or professional training setting. Ideal candidate would show evidence of teaching and designing learning experiences in an online environment. Experience in academic program-building, curriculum development, or collaborative educational leadership is preferred. Candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across academic and industry boundaries.

This role is part of the Institute for Enterprise Engineering, which supports the development of engineering professionals throughout their careers. The Cybersecurity program embraces a collaborative culture, values real-world impact, and thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. If you are excited about shaping the next generation of game developers, building innovative learning experiences, and contributing to a program that bridges academia and industry, we encourage you to apply. 

Our institutional culture is built upon our history and values. Our shared values: respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence are more than aspirations. They are the beliefs and behaviors that we expect of ourselves and our colleagues. These are the ideals that we must uphold in order to earn and maintain our reputation for quality and integrity, and to inspire confidence with each other, and the world which we both serve and rely on for our future viability. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Information about Duke Values and Culture can be found at https://president.duke.edu/values/.

Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas — an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Applicants should submit the materials below for consideration. The preferred application date is November 24, 2025, but applications will be considered until a suitable applicant is found. This is a national search and there is potential for relocation assistance for the selected candidate. 

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Teaching Statement, including examples of course topics the candidate could consider teaching, approach to creating an exemplary classroom environment and instructional approaches to optimize student learning.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three references (names and email addresses only)