Assistant​/Associate Professor of Cyber Security

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration:
Open To The Public

Position Status:
Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience up to $

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applicants from all areas of computer science and computing-related disciplines, with particular interest in cybersecurity and privacy. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and who are strongly committed to diversity, mentoring, and collaboration.

The anticipated start date is August 2026.

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Conducting high-quality research in collaboration with the department’s established teams
• Developing and participating in externally funded research projects
• Performing academic duties, university service, and professional service
• Contributing to the department's pursuit of NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation

• Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
• Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations
• Cybersecurity Operation and Incident Management
• Cyber-Physical System and Block Chain Security

• Teaching cybersecurity tools (SOC tools, Network Security Tools, Vulnerability Assessment Tools, IDS/IPS Tools, Digital Forensics Tools). Applicants should list relevant tool expertise in their application materials. The selected candidate will be invited to demonstrate competency in these areas.
• Assisting in the management and support of the cybersecurity laboratory

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines with a focus on Cybersecurity. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with a listing of academic publications), research statement, teaching statement, list of courses taught, and a statement of commitment to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse community in academia.

• Candidates must have a doctorate in Computer Science, IT, or a closely related field and a strong record of teaching, research, and scholarly activities commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
• Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the best models and practices available to encourage student success. This will require regular research in this area, specific training, as necessary, involvement in relevant forums and conferences, and regular reading of higher education news sources.
• Ability to exercise initiative and creativity in implementing responsibilities.
• Dedication to students, commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.
• Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Commitment to working in a collaborative environment with other team members.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and management skills necessary to promote programs and to sustain strong student enrollment.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.

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