Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Computer Sciences - Cybersecurity

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* Position Title:

** Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Computer Sciences - Cybersecurity##
** Job Category:
** Faculty##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Assistant Professor##
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* Job Duties:

** The Department of Computer Science in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a federally designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cybersecurity, computer networks, or related areas to begin in August 2026.This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our cybersecurity and computer science programs;

research; and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise.
** Job Details**:

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses across the Cybersecurity B.S. and M.S. programs. Specific course assignments will depend on the candidate’s experience and the department’s needs, but may include courses in programming, web security, cloud security, system and software security, operating systems, digital forensics, computer networking, information privacy, or other topics related to cybersecurity.

The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students; results in publications; and contributes to advancing the department, university, profession, and society. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate in service activities and to embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.
** Responsibilities**:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses and supervising graduate capstone projects or thesis research, depending on the candidate's interests and experience as well as the department's needs. Standard teaching load in the department is 12 credits per semester; research grants or other external funding may be used to reduce this teaching load, subject to department and college approval.

Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats, or courses in the evenings.

Research expectations include publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings, along with grant writing. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research or other scholarly and creative activities.

Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.
** Department Information**:

The Department of Computer Science (  ) is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences (  ). With focus areas in cybersecurity and in artificial intelligence, the department supports more than 400 undergraduate majors in computer science and cybersecurity, as well as over 150 undergraduate minors in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, bioinformatics, and website development and administration. Graduate programs supported by the department include Master of Science programs in Computer Science (on-campus and online) and in Cybersecurity (online).

The department fosters a collegial relationship among faculty and staff, who provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and actively engage in research and education grants funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

As a federally designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) institution, UW-Whitewater delivers high-quality cybersecurity programs and supports student competitions, research, and outreach activities that prepare students for careers in the cyber workforce. Cybersecurity faculty and staff in the Department of Computer Science work closely with their colleagues in the Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management within the College of Business and Economics.

UW-Whitewater's Cybersecurity Center for Business supports university-wide outreach, education, and collaboration efforts to meet the cybersecurity needs of businesses, other organizations, and the public in our region.##
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