Assistant Professor of Computing Technology (Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure)

About the role

The Department of Computing Technology in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics at Marist University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position focused on cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, beginning Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both traditional in‑person and online environments, covering areas such as software development, systems analysis and design, data communications and networking, cybersecurity, database systems, distributed and cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and incorporate relevant AI concepts and tools into coursework as appropriate.
• Conduct scholarly research and maintain an active research agenda in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or related interdisciplinary/applied fields.
• Advise and mentor students, including graduate supervision.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and other professional activities.
• Engage with the discipline of quantum computing as departmental needs evolve.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (or ABD status with dissertation completion within one year of hire) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach in multiple areas listed above, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
• Willingness to teach both in‑person and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Industry and/or consulting experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Research expertise in network and systems security, cloud security, secure computing infrastructure, cyber operations, or enterprise computing.
• Interdisciplinary or applied research programs in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
• Track record of publications and/or strong potential to develop a robust research agenda.
• Ability to contribute to a broad computing curriculum.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (15% employee / 85% employer contribution).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability programs and workers’ compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan with university matching (7.5%–12% depending on years of service) and a mandatory employee contribution (4% decreasing to 1%).
• Roth option available for the 403(b) plan.
• Tuition benefits: up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester and up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar for employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26; university pays 100% tuition for eligible dependents, with a reimbursement option of up to $2,000 per semester for tuition at another accredited institution.

Pay

$100,000 – $120,000 per year.

Schedule

Full‑time, 9‑month academic year; time as required for teaching and related duties.