Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity - 2884

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be ABD (All-But-Dissertation) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in these disciplines. Candidates must also have teaching or industry experience, demonstrated research interests, and ongoing or planned publications relevant to the field.

ABD candidates may begin at the instructor rank and salary, with the potential to advance to Assistant Professor upon completion of the Ph.D. within one year of the official start date at UNC Pembroke.

Candidates must have expertise in Cybersecurity and at least one additional area from the following fields: system integration, object-oriented programming, operating systems, networking, digital logic, data science, or machine learning.

Imparting knowledge of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Technology.
Supervise students' research, advising students, performing discipline-related research, and other scholarly activities

Teaching Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology courses.
supervise students' research, advising students, performing discipline-related research, and other scholarly activities.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of North Carolina Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We seek candidates with a specialization in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a range of courses across Cybersecurity, IT, and CS; advising and mentoring students; engaging in research and scholarly activities; publishing research findings; pursuing external funding; and contributing to professional service. Additionally, they will support service efforts within the department, college, university, and broader community.

Qualified candidates should be prepared to teach at least three of the following courses, including those in cybersecurity: System Integration, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Networking, Digital Logic, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity Management, Digital Forensics, AI in Cybersecurity, and Cloud Security. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design course materials aligned with CAE-CD and ABET accreditation standards, participate actively in learning outcomes assessment, and contribute to organizing activities for student clubs.

Effective communication skills-both spoken and written-are essential. Salary and rank will be commensurate with education and relevant experience.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for employment is August 1, 2025.

To complete your application, please submit the following documents:

Preference for earned a doctorate in Cybersecurity or a related field by August 1, 2025.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.