Instructor Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity

Position Announcement

The Department of Computing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St.George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time professional-track

Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity,starting July 1, 2027. We are seeking someone that has a strong knowledge of SCADA andICS security and that can complement our existing expertise. More information about the department, faculty,and its degree offerings can be found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

• For Instructor of the Practice - teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year. For Assistant Professor – teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding officehours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• To be considered for the Instructor of the Practice a Master’sdegree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2027 is required. A terminal degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering,Computer Science, or related field is required to be considered forthe Assistant Professor.
• Industry experience strongly preferred. Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with acommitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

• Full-time(9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position.
• Faculty service with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2027.
• Annual salary of $73,000 - $77,000 for Instructor of the Practice or $90,000 - $94,000 for Assistant Professor with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

Utah Tech University is an open,comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.  to learn more about the University. Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution ofhigher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates,certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, andcareer-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, whobring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned withthe University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build apremier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

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