Assistant Professor – Information Technology; Cybersecurity Specialization

Assistant Professor – Information Technology (Cybersecurity Specialization)

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Job Location: Dallas

FTE: 1.0

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

This full‑time, tenure‑track position requires the successful candidate to teach four courses per semester and engage in service activities such as program development, course development, program assessment, program accreditation, and committee leadership. The inaugural cybersecurity professor will focus on high‑quality research and scholarship while providing instruction in a comprehensive range of undergraduate Cybersecurity and Information Technology courses, including Foundations of Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Networks, and Programming.

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in cybersecurity and information technology.
• Develop, revise, and evaluate courses, contributing to the program’s curriculum and assessment initiatives.
• Participate in program development and accreditation efforts, serving on relevant committees.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer‑reviewed venues within the field of cybersecurity or information technology.

• Doctoral degree (ABD considered) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Information Technology and Computer Science.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using technology in teaching and delivering courses in multiple modalities (hybrid, online, and face‑to‑face).
• Evidence of significant academic research and/or applied experience in Information Technology or Computer Science.

• Experience working in a campus environment with culturally diverse students, staff, and faculty.
• Experience developing both face‑to‑face and online courses.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Evidence of research or professional work in cybersecurity.

N/A

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on campus, with flexible work arrangements and occasional remote work.

Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of application outlining interest, qualifications, and experience for the position
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research philosophy
- Contact information for three references
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Information regarding benefits is available upon request.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes action to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.