Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

$90,000 - $95,000/Yr

Utah Tech University - Saint George, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint George, UT

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Computing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, starting January 1, 2025, or July 1, 2025. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/computing/. This is a full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins either January 1, 2025, or July 1, 2025. Annual salary for this position is $90,000-$95,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform college service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A PhD in Cybersecurity or Computer Science or a related field is required. ABD will be considered.
• Industry experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.