About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and innovative educator to join our faculty as a Professor of Blockchain Technology. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in blockchain and related technologies, conducting research, mentoring students, and contributing to the academic community through service and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in blockchain systems, cryptocurrencies, decentralized applications, smart contracts, and distributed ledger technology.

This is an opportunity to help define what blockchain education looks like at the university level — designing curriculum from the ground up, building industry relationships that create real pathways for students, and contributing to a research agenda that shapes the field. For a faculty member with both academic depth and practical blockchain experience, this role offers an unusual combination of intellectual freedom and real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality lectures, seminars, and labs on blockchain technology and related subjects including cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, smart contract development, and Web3 application design.
• Adapt instructional methods to serve diverse student populations across undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating hands-on labs and real-world project components into coursework.
• Maintain high standards of academic rigor while keeping course content current, accessible, and meaningfully connected to the evolving state of the blockchain industry.

Curriculum Development

• Create, update, and continuously refine course content to stay aligned with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and academic leadership to develop a coherent blockchain technology curriculum sequence that builds progressively from fundamentals through advanced specialization.
• Integrate industry standards, real-world tools, and emerging platforms into coursework to ensure graduates enter the field with practical, employer-relevant competencies.

Research and Scholarship

• Conduct cutting-edge research in blockchain technology, distributed ledger systems, cryptographic protocols, consensus mechanisms, and adjacent fields.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at leading academic and industry conferences in the blockchain and computer science space.
• Pursue research funding, grants, and industry partnerships that support both personal scholarship and the broader research agenda of the department.

Student Engagement and Mentorship

• Mentor and guide students in their academic and professional development, including advising on research projects, capstone work, theses, and career pathways into the blockchain industry.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback on student work and maintain office hour availability for individual academic support and advising.
• Support student participation in blockchain hackathons, industry competitions, and professional network-building opportunities.

Industry Collaboration and Partnerships

• Build and maintain partnerships with blockchain companies, Web3 organizations, financial institutions, and academic peers to create research, internship, and career placement opportunities for students.
• Represent the department at industry events, conferences, and external forums to strengthen the program’s visibility and expand its professional network.

Service and Governance

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university activities including committee service, program reviews, accreditation processes, and academic outreach initiatives.
• Participate in faculty governance and collaborate with academic leadership on program development, hiring, and strategic planning for the blockchain technology program.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required

Preferred

• Industry experience in blockchain development, protocol design, or implementation at a technology company, financial institution, or Web3 organization.
• Proficiency with blockchain development platforms including Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, or comparable frameworks.
• Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in blockchain development including Solidity, Rust, Python, and Go.
• Established professional connections with blockchain and cryptocurrency industry organizations, DAOs, or research consortia.
• Experience securing research funding, writing grant applications, or managing externally funded research projects.

Academic Environment and Benefits

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following materials. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1. A cover letter highlighting relevant teaching experience, research interests, and your approach to blockchain education.
2. A current CV or resume including a full list of publications, conference presentations, and relevant professional experience.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (typically 1-2 pages).
4. Contact information for three professional references who can speak to teaching effectiveness and research contributions.
5. Copies of recent publications or evidence of teaching effectiveness (optional but encouraged).

Retained Search by Excelon Associates

Excelon Associates is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Asheville, NC, with additional offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, FL. Our higher education practice places faculty, program directors, and academic leaders at universities committed to building cutting-edge technology programs in blockchain, AI, and emerging digital disciplines across the United States.

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