Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security

WGU seeks a Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security for its full-time opening based in Salt Lake City, UT. This position places an experienced leader at the helm of academic program excellence for cyber security studies right in the heart of Utah’s capital region.

Role Overview

In the Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security role at WGU in Salt Lake City, UT, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate and graduate-level cyber security pathways. You will set the academic vision, champion continuous quality improvement, and ensure programs prepare graduates for high-demand careers in information security. Working on-site in Salt Lake City, UT, this full-time appointment combines departmental chair duties with broader program-management accountability so that curriculum, faculty performance, and student achievement remain tightly aligned with both institutional goals and industry expectations. Professionals searching for Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security jobs in Salt Lake City, UT or WGU careers nearby will discover a role that rewards academic leadership grounded in current cyber security practice.

Your Responsibilities

• Shape and refine cyber security curriculum maps, learning outcomes, and course content so every program stays current with evolving threats, frameworks, and professional certifications.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate faculty teaching within the WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security offerings, fostering a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous growth.
• Monitor program health metrics, including student progression, course completion, and learning mastery, then implement targeted interventions that improve retention and success.
• Lead accreditation readiness efforts, program reviews, and assessment cycles, documenting evidence of continuous improvement for both internal stakeholders and external reviewers.
• Partner with enrollment, advising, and career services teams to create seamless student experiences from inquiry through completion and workforce placement.
• Allocate departmental resources thoughtfully, prioritize projects, and report regularly on program performance to senior academic leadership at WGU.
• Represent the cyber security programs in cross-campus initiatives, industry partnerships, and professional associations that enhance visibility for WGU careers in Salt Lake City, UT.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in cyber security, computer science, information systems, educational leadership, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading academic programs or serving as a department chair, preferably within technology or cyber security fields.
• Deep working knowledge of contemporary cyber security domains, pedagogies, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage faculty teams, drive curriculum innovation, and use data for program assessment and improvement.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills suited to a collaborative academic environment.
• Commitment to working full time on-site in Salt Lake City, UT, as required for this Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security position.

About the Company

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