Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Cybersecurity (27-28)
About The Position
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Cybersecurity for the 2027–2028 academic year. The School has a Cybersecurity Center with a Cybersecurity Lab, dedicated server infrastructure, facilities for multi-user attack-and-defense experimentation, and AI/ML integration for studying emerging cybersecurity threats. Specialized research labs include the Secure Design Lab and the Actionable Cybersecurity & Accessibility Lab (ACAL), which develops human-centered, accessible approaches to resilience against deception in cyberspace. The School of Computing has more than 70 full-time faculty and over 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a PhD program, 17 master's degrees, 10 bachelor's degrees, and multidisciplinary CS plus X degrees. The School describes a flexible and supportive faculty environment that balances teaching and research. Located in downtown Chicago, it offers opportunities to build relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other regional organizations. The School emphasizes high-impact, high-quality research and provides support for external funding and an internal research grants program, including PhD stipends, graduate assistantships, and course releases.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Expertise in Cybersecurity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
