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Assistant /Associate Professor of Cyber Security

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC, US
$105K a year
Full-time

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences seeks to hire one tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.

We welcome candidates in all areas of computer science and computing-related disciplines, with a particular interest in cybersecurity and privacy.

We are seeking candidates who embrace excellence in research and teaching, and have a strong commitment to diversity, mentoring, and collaboration.

The anticipated start date is August .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, conducting high-quality research by collaborating closely with the department’s established teams, participating in and developing externally funded research projects, performing academic duties, university services, and professional services, and contributing to receiving NSA / DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation.

Teaching or training experiences in the following areas are essential :

  • 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, ISD Tools, IPS Tools, Digital Forensics Tools) is essential and an advantage.

The applicant is expected to list them on his / her application. The selected candidate will be invited to exhibit and present their competitiveness in each of the above areas in that they have experience.

Assisting in managing and supporting the cybersecurity lab.

Minimum Job Requirements

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.

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