Professor of Practice Cybersecurity

Position: Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Cybersecurity
The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems (IES) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applicants for one or more faculty positions in the broad area of Cybersecurity and Informatics. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and build research programs in the general area of cybersecurity.

The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems currently has fifteen faculty members and offers several degree programs and research opportunities in the field of Informatics, Cyber Security, and Engineering Technology. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (automation), and a Master of Science in Informatics. The department offers research opportunities in cybersecurity, informatics, and engineering systems.

Our programs prepare students for careers in industry and graduate study in informatics, engineering systems, and technology-related fields. We are actively pursuing program development at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of cybersecurity, informatics, and engineering systems. Candidates are encouraged to highlight relevant expertise in these areas and their interest in helping with the development of such programs.

For further information regarding UTRGV and the Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems, please visit our website gv.edu/cyberspace/.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university. Credit will be given for a master's degree from an accredited university, combined with a minimum of five years of significant industry experience in cybersecurity-related policy, law, risk management, and auditing in place of a Ph.D. Candidates for assistant professor of practice must have significant industry experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability (or a well-designed plan) to develop and maintain an active research program and to lead multidisciplinary collaborative projects. A successful candidate must demonstrate having achieved (or a potential to achieve) excellence and balance in teaching, research, and service, collaboration with faculty across disciplines, and an ability to involve undergraduate students as well as graduate students in research activities.

Cybersecurity certifications are a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications

The highest consideration will be given to applicants who have expertise in Cybersecurity, Informatics, and Computer Science.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 01/01/2026