Assistant​/Associate Professor Position in Cybersecurity

Posting Number

F2560P

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Cybersecurity

Department

Franklin-School of Computing

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The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About

the College/Unit/Department

The School of Computing (SoC) is a growing and congenial school of 46 faculty within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. The SoC has nearly 1,850 undergraduate students, and 220 graduate students, and offers the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, B.S. and M.S. degrees in Data Science, and an M.S. degree in Cybersecurity and Privacy.

The school also contributes to a number of other programs on campus, like M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Artificial Intelligence (AI), B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and B.A. in Cognitive Science. In addition to the areas in which we are recruiting, our faculty cover a broad range of research interests, including Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (broadly defined to also include computer vision and robotics), Bioinformatics, Human‑Computer Interaction, Computer Security and Privacy, Computational Science, and Computer Systems (including parallel, distributed, embedded, real‑time, and high‑performance computing).

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high‑impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.

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Posting Type

External

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2026

Job Posting Date

11/07/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload the following:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Statement of research interests

Statement of teaching philosophy

Names and emails for three references as part of the application. Letters will only be requested later in the search process.

Applications will be accepted until the position remains open; however, all applications received by January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Gagan Agrawal, Director of School of Computing. Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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