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Assistant /Associate Professor of Cyber Security

UDC College of Arts & Sciences · Campus, IL · 1 mo ago
Education$107k/yrFull-time

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applicants from all areas of computer science and computing-related disciplines, with particular interest in cybersecurity and privacy. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and who are strongly committed to diversity, mentoring, and collaboration. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

  • Conducting high-quality research in collaboration with the department's established teams

  • Developing and participating in externally funded research projects

  • Performing academic duties, university service, and professional service

  • Contributing to the department's pursuit of NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation

Teaching or Training Experiences

  • Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

  • Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations

  • Cybersecurity Operation and Incident Management

  • Cyber-Physical System and Blockchain Security

Additional Responsibilities

  • Teaching cybersecurity tools (SOC tools, Network Security Tools, Vulnerability Assessment Tools, IDS/IPS Tools, Digital Forensics Tools)

  • Assisting in the management and support of the cybersecurity laboratory

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines with a focus on Cybersecurity.

  • Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, financial management, and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of the best models and practices available to encourage student success.

  • Ability to exercise initiative and creativity in implementing responsibilities.

  • Dedication to students, commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.

  • Commitment to working in a collaborative environment with other team members.

  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and management skills necessary to promote programs and to sustain strong student enrollment.

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