Computer Science - Director of Cyber Innovation Hub - Associate or Full Professor - 530324

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for a tenure or tenure-track Associate or Full Professor position to direct the newly established Cyber Innovation Hub. Candidates with leadership and research experience in different aspects of Cybersecurity are invited to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic leadership for the Hub; develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research agenda; mentor faculty, research staff, and graduate students; foster interdisciplinary collaborations across campus; and build strong partnerships with government agencies, industry partners, national laboratories, and other academic institutions. The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in one or more major areas of cybersecurity, such as secure and trustworthy systems, cyber-physical systems security, critical infrastructure protection, artificial intelligence and machine learning for security, privacy, digital forensics, network and cloud security, software and hardware security, human-centered security, or emerging areas of cyber innovation. In addition, the candidate will be expected to support the growth of cybersecurity curricula and experiential learning opportunities, contribute to workforce development initiatives, pursue major center-level and collaborative funding opportunities, and help position UA as a leading institution in cybersecurity scholarship, innovation, and public service.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Exemplary record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
Demonstrated leadership ability to direct, organize, and advance a multidisciplinary cybersecurity research, education, and outreach center such as the Cyber Innovation Hub.
Demonstrated interest and/or record in computer science education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Evidence of the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate/Full Professor.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of the ability to develop strategic priorities, coordinate faculty and student teams, build internal and external partnerships, and pursue major collaborative funding opportunities in cybersecurity.
Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
Significant record of scholarship in a computer science or closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience.
Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Cyber Innovation Hub.
Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research agenda.
Mentor faculty, research staff, and graduate students.
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across campus.
Build strong partnerships with government agencies, industry partners, national laboratories, and other academic institutions.
Support the growth of cybersecurity curricula and experiential learning opportunities.
Contribute to workforce development initiatives.
Pursue major center-level and collaborative funding opportunities.
Help position UA as a leading institution in cybersecurity scholarship, innovation, and public service.
Develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise.
Teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the CS department’s core degree programs.