Assistant Professor – Information Technology; Cybersecurity Specialization

Assistant Professor – Information Technology (Cybersecurity Specialization)

Title: Assistant Professor – Information Technology (Cybersecurity Specialization)
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
Sub Division-Department: DAL-School of Business
Department: DAL-School of Business Faculty-516100
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
FTE: 1
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

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The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) School of Business invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Technology (cybersecurity specialization starting Fall 2026). This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to contribute to the growth of the UNT‑Dallas Information Technology program. Individuals with specific interests and experience in cybersecurity are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNT Dallas is the only public four‑year university exclusively in the City of Dallas. UNT Dallas received the highest rating of all North Texas colleges and universities in Money Magazine's annual “Best Colleges in America” report. UNT Dallas has achieved many rankings and accolades in our efforts to foster upward economic mobility for our students. Combined, this means a rapid growth trajectory for UNT Dallas and the School of Business.

This year we became members of AACSB International. Come join us in this dynamic environment. UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative, integrating experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project‑based collaborations with industry partners—into every student’s academic journey.

This position is responsible for teaching four (4) courses per semester and participating in service activities such as program development, course development, program assessment, program accreditation, and committee leadership. The successful applicant will be the inaugural cybersecurity professor at UNT Dallas and will be expected to engage in high‑quality research and scholarship, as well as provide instruction in a full range of undergraduate Cybersecurity and Information Technology courses, including but not limited to Foundations of Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Networks, and Programming.

• A doctoral degree (ABD will be considered) in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Information Technology and Computer Science.
• Demonstrated effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using technology in teaching and experience teaching in multiple modalities (hybrid,…