Assistant Professor in Computer Science for Cybersecurity
About The Position
The Department of Computer Science within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computer Science to begin August 10, 2026. Duties include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Department of Computer Science, with a focus on the BS in Cybersecurity and BS in Computer Science. This position focuses specifically on the technical foundations of cybersecurity, or related areas while maintaining an active research program and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Online teaching may be required for the position. There may be a need for online courses in the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Transportation Cybersecurity.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent research-focused doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or closely related area with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to the discipline required to be eligible for employment.
- ABD candidates with a Ph.D. conferred by August 1, 2026, can anticipate an initial appointment as an Assistant Professor.
- Selected candidates with a Ph.D. nearly completed (ABD, not conferred by August 1, 2026) can anticipate an initial appointment as Lecturer at a reduced salary for a one-year fixed-term appointment. Degree verification must be provided before the end of the one-year only fixed-term appointment contract ending May 10, 2027, and the candidate will be appointed to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
Nice To Haves
- Scholars whose research work and teaching emphasizes the theoretical, systems, or applied technical aspects of cybersecurity, including but not limited to: Transportation and maritime security Cyber-physical systems Embedded and IoT security Industrial Control Systems Secure software engineering Network and systems security AI and machine learning for cybersecurity Cloud and edge security
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Department of Computer Science, with a focus on the BS in Cybersecurity and BS in Computer Science.
- Maintaining an active research program.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Online teaching may be required for the position.
- Online courses in the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Transportation Cybersecurity may be needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
