Assistant-Associate Professor of Cybersecurity

Assistant/Associate Professor of Cybersecurity

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology as a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor of Cybersecurity. We seek applicants who demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in teaching, laboratory and curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship, and service.

Housed primarily in the new Applied Innovation Hub, the CEGT Department in the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology offers innovative, interdisciplinary programs. It is the unique Connecticut home to undergraduate and graduate programs in computer engineering technology, electronics, cybersecurity, and networking, supported by cutting‑edge labs that draw statewide enrollment. The department’s commitment to collaboration is exemplified by its co‑development of the Cybersecurity and Computer Information Technology programs with the Computer Science Department.

Responsibilities of this tenure‑track position include teaching with regular teaching load of 12 hours per semester, research, service to the department and the university, and professional scholarship activities. This appointment will also contribute to student advising, curriculum and laboratory development; student‑faculty research; capstone projects supervision; program assessment and accreditation activities; and working with colleges and universities in the region.

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

• Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related discipline by date of appointment from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. ABD candidates with a clear plan for completion by August 2026 are also encouraged to apply.
• Evidence of active and continuous research in cybersecurity discipline (e.g., publications and presentations at professional conferences, peer‑reviewed journal articles).
• Demonstrated skills and strong commitment to technical laboratory and experimental teaching, participation in hands‑on research projects and application‑oriented activities.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Additional requirements for consideration at the rank of Associate Professor:
  At least 5‑year full‑time university teaching experience in cybersecurity or networking at the rank of Assistant Professor. Familiar with NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE‑CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE‑CO) designating requirements and programs. A proven track record of external funding for applied research projects involving undergraduate or graduate students.

• Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
  Two or more years of university teaching experience.
• Three or more years of relevant full‑time industrial experience or R&D experience in an industrial/government lab.
• Familiar with network system automation and tool‑building in C/C++/C#/Java/Python and related libraries and APIs (Netmiko, Ansible, REST etc.).
• Documented experience in one or more of these technical areas: operating system security, cloud security, Unix/Linux system administration, wireless networks and security.
• Experience with NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE‑CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE‑OE) program validation and designation.

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by January 20, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current résumé and names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Concise (three pages maximum) statement of teaching philosophy and research statement (accomplishments, immediate research agenda, and long‑term strategic plan).
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
  
  Note:
  
  If selected, official copies are required.
• For ABD candidates, letter from thesis advisor stating an anticipated date of completion…