Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

The University of Akron’s School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services is hiring a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Cyber Forensics, beginning in spring 2027. The primary responsibility is teaching advanced cyber forensics courses totaling 24 credit hours per academic year. Instruction may cover digital evidence acquisition and preservation, computer and file system forensics, mobile device forensics, network forensics, memory forensics, and cyber incident response, using industry-relevant equipment, software, and tools. Hands-on laboratory exercises, evidence analysis, chain-of-custody procedures, and forensic reporting are preferred elements of instruction.

Other duties include professional development; participation in student recruitment and events; and service to the Cyber Forensics program, the School, the college, the university, and the community. The Cyber Forensics bachelor’s degree is housed in the School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School offers programs and training in emergency management, homeland security, fire and hazardous materials, law enforcement, and emergency medical services, and provides online and distance-learning opportunities.

The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution by the start of employment. A relevant PhD and relevant industry certifications, particularly advanced certifications, are preferred. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employment offers are contingent on credential verification and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Work performed for the University is expected to take place in Ohio.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems/Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution, required at the start of employment.
• Complete the online application and submit a curriculum vitae, a narrative that includes teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.
• Official transcripts and verification of certifications are required before employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and verification of credentials are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems/Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach advanced cyber forensics courses using industry-relevant equipment, software, and tools.
• Ability to incorporate hands-on laboratory exercises, evidence analysis, chain-of-custody procedures, and forensic reporting into instruction.
• Relevant industry certifications in cyber forensics, digital forensics, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, fraud investigation, or related areas, especially at the advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced cyber forensics courses totaling 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Teach courses using industry-relevant equipment, software, and tools, potentially covering digital evidence acquisition and preservation, computer and file system forensics, mobile device forensics, network forensics, memory forensics, and cyber incident response.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in student recruitment and events.
• Provide service to the Cyber Forensics program, the School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services, the college, the university, and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level