Assistant Professor – Information Technology (Cybersecurity Specialization)

About the role

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) School of Business invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Technology (cybersecurity specialization) starting Fall 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to contribute to the growth of the UNT-Dallas Information Technology program. Individuals with specific interests and experience in cybersecurity are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNT Dallas is the only public four-year university exclusively in the City of Dallas. UNT Dallas received the highest rating of all North Texas colleges and universities in Money Magazine's annual "Best Colleges in America" report. UNT Dallas has achieved many rankings and accolades in our efforts to foster upward economic mobility for our students. Combined, this means a rapid growth trajectory for UNT Dallas and the School of Business.

Responsibilities

• Teach four (4) courses per semester
• Participate in service activities such as program development, course development, program assessment, program accreditation, and committee leadership
• Engage in high-quality research and scholarship in their field
• Provide instruction in a full range of undergraduate Cybersecurity and Information Technology courses, including but not limited to Foundations of Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Networks, and Programming

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (ABD will be considered) in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Information Technology and Computer Science
• Demonstrated effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience using technology in teaching and experience teaching in multiple modalities (hybrid, online, and face-to-face)
• Evidence of significant academic research and/or applied experience in Information Technology or Computer Science

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Computer Science
• Demonstrated effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience using technology in teaching and experience teaching in multiple modalities (hybrid, online, and face-to-face)
• Evidence of significant academic research and/or applied experience in Cybersecurity