Visiting Assistant Professor - Information Security & Digital Forensics

Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Temporary Posted On: Mon Jun 1 2026

The Information Security and Digital Forensics Department at the Massry School of Business, University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a non‑tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Security and Digital Forensics position, beginning Fall 2026. This is a one‑year temporary appointment, with possible extensions up to two additional years, subject to successful review and university approval.

The position has a 3/3 teaching load and includes both in‑person and online teaching responsibilities in our BS Digital Forensics and MS Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, and MS in Artificial programs. Courses may relate to cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, databases, etc.

We seek candidates who are able to teach in organized and clear ways, while providing high‑quality student service. While not required, demonstrated effectiveness teaching online (including asynchronous) courses, industry experience, and engagement with emerging technologies will be viewed favorably.

Candidates should also be interested in working within a diverse academic environment, including diversity related to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, and protected veteran status.

We are a small, collegial group of research‑active scholars who value collaboration and impact. The Visiting Assistant Professor will be welcomed as a full member of the department and will have access to campus resources that support teaching excellence and professional development.

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research‑driven institution within a flagship public research university. We are AACSB‑accredited in both business administration and accounting – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Our faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy.

The Massry School houses cutting‑edge research centers including the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), the Center for Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE), and FACETS, a hub for analytics and systems security research funded by agencies such as NSF, IARPA, and NIST. These centers can provide faculty with valuable infrastructure and access to industry and government partnerships.

Our 96,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and labs and flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. With a strong commitment to experiential education, the Massry School of Business actively bridges research with practice, creating unique opportunities for both scholarly impact and student mentorship. We are especially proud of our inclusive and supportive academic culture, where faculty are mentored, encouraged to pursue ambitious scholarly agendas, and supported in their professional development.

Located in New York's capital, the University at Albany offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life.

• Teaching courses as assigned by the Department of Information Security and Digital Forensics.
• Service to the Department of Information Security and Digital Forensics.

• Reports to the Information Security and Digital Forensics Department Chair

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

• A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field from an AACSB‑accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered.