Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Cyber Forensics)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

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About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Cyber Forensics) to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/. This is a tenure-track 9-month faculty position (with reduced course load and a research start-up package). Primary duties will include teaching courses; serving as the lead faculty member in Cyber Forensics for the new Computer Science program; mentoring and advising students; developing innovative courses and establishing a state-of-the-art cyber forensics laboratory; collaborating with faculty to elevate the research profile of the School of Engineering. A reduced teaching load will be given and additional course buyouts may be given if tied to grant funding. A research start-up package will also be provided upon hire. Duties also include developing an externally funded research program; establishing a research lab that will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, instruction, and collaboration with industry, government, and academic partners; and providing service to the School, college, and university. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The School of Engineering offers ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering and will launch a multidisciplinary MS in Systems Engineering in Fall 2026. Faculty numbers have seen remarkable growth alongside thriving enrollment and program expansion.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated potential to publish in top venues
• Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research
• Experience teaching cyber forensics courses
• Expertise in Cyber Forensics and ability to establish and lead a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory
• Flexible sub-areas include digital, network, or memory forensics; mobile device forensics; malware analysis; and digital evidence forensics
• Experience in cryptography and interdisciplinary collaboration is a plus

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in Cyber Forensics
• Serving as the lead faculty member in Cyber Forensics for the new Computer Science program
• Mentoring and advising students
• Developing innovative courses and establishing a state-of-the-art cyber forensics laboratory
• Collaborating with faculty to elevate the research profile of the School of Engineering
• Developing an externally funded research program
• Establishing a research lab that will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, instruction, and collaboration with industry, government, and academic partners
• Providing service to the School, college, and university

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree