Associate or Full Professor of Security Studies

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Aug 25 2026

The Department of Criminal Justice & Security Studies (CJ&SS) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill one full-time position in Intelligence and National Security Studies beginning in Fall 2027 at the Associate or Full Professor level. Responsibilities include conducting and publishing scholarly research, seeking extramural funding, teaching face-to-face and online courses, and service to the department, university, and profession.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited university in security studies, political science, public policy, history, psychology, criminal justice, or a closely related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if a doctorate degree will be in hand by Fall 2027. An active research agenda that includes scholarly publications is required to apply. Applicants possessing only a J.D., Psy.

D., or Ed.D. will not be considered.

Areas of expertise are open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise and a research agenda in advanced technologies in intelligence and national security, broadly conceived. This primarily includes influence operations and disinformation; cyber warfare, cyber operations, cyber security, or cybercrime;
Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy; and possibly others. It also includes the technical aspects of collection and analysis, especially SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, or technical collection in contested environments.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

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To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.