Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity

Utah Tech University•St. George 84770, UT

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, starting July 1, 2027. We are seeking someone that has a strong knowledge of SCADA and ICS security and that can complement our existing expertise. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/computing/ .

Requirements

To be considered for the Instructor of the Practice a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2027 is required.
A terminal degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required to be considered for the Assistant Professor.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience strongly preferred.
Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
Prior teaching experience is a plus.
An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

Responsibilities

For Instructor of the Practice - teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
For Assistant Professor – teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas.
Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.