Assistant Professor/Cybersecurity

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for a dynamic early-career researcher in cybersecurity to join our faculty as an Assistant or Associate Professor. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with industry and military partners and contribute significantly to developing a cutting-edge graduate program focused on offensive cybersecurity operations and AI security. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Proven track record of cybersecurity research and scholarly publications
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
Significant experience with community engagement, outreach, or collaborative partnerships

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to obtain U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver courses within the new graduate-level cybersecurity program, focusing on offensive cybersecurity operations and AI security.
Engage actively in collaborative research initiatives through the CORE Center with universities, industry, and government agencies.
Enhance and teach cybersecurity, AI, and cyber-informed engineering courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
Produce high-quality scholarly publications and actively present research at major conferences.
Supervise graduate students and potentially postdoctoral fellows.
Participate in professional societies and contribute to academic community governance.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Central Arkansas cybersecurity industry representatives.
Contribute through research, teaching, and service to enhance diversity, equity, and excellence in education.
Fulfill additional departmental, college, and university duties as necessary.