Assistant /Associate Professor of Cyber Security

University of the District of Columbia•Washington, DC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines with a focus on Cybersecurity.
Candidates must have a doctorate in Computer Science, IT, or a closely related field and a strong record of teaching, research, and scholarly activities commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
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.
Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
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.

Nice To Haves

Teaching or training experiences in the following areas are essential: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations, Cybersecurity Operation and Incident Management, Cyber-Physical System and Block Chain Security.
Applicants should list relevant tool expertise in their application materials.
The selected candidate will be invited to demonstrate competency in these areas.

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