Assistant Professor Cyber Security Tenure Track
Assistant Professor Cyber Security Tenure Track
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Job Description
Salary/Position Classification
- $92800 Dependent on Experience 9month Contract Tenure Track Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100 Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Engineering & Mines at the University of North Dakota seeks to fill two assistant professor positions in areas related to Cyber Security. This will be a 9month tenuretrack position Successful candidates will support the Universitys Computational and Data Research Initiative to grow our portfolio of research and education programs related to Cyber Security Computer Science Data Science and Electrical Engineering. Successful candidates will be appointed to a faculty position in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science supports degree programs and cuttingedge research in areas related to Electrical Engineering Computer Science Data Science and Cyber Security. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered in the areas of Electrical Engineering Computer Science Data Science and Cyber Security. Our academic programs serve a total of approximately 700 students approximately 550 at the undergraduate level and 150 at the graduate level. Our programs and research activities provide a balance of theoretical and practical handson experiences that prepare students for academic careers further study and employment in a variety of sectors.
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candidates will be expected to:
- Develop and execute an externally funded research program
- Work individually and collaboratively
- Demonstrate leadership potential
Duties & Responsibilities
- Expected to establish a nationally recognized research program with significant external funding in cyber security. Alignment of research interests with UND goals is expected.
- Receive a contract with an approximate effort distribution of 20 teaching; 70 research; 10 service for the initial 23 years. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and/or undergraduate courses in Cyber Security Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related discipline with an anticipated load of two courses per academic year and supervision of graduate and undergraduate research.
- All faculty are expected to contribute service within the department college university and community. UND and the College of Engineering & Mines value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including evidence of the ability to teach inspire and mentor students.
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and students.
- Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
- Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching including online delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- Earned PhD in Cyber Security Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with a research focus in the broad area of cybersecurity
- Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of involvement in seeking and administering extramural research funding especially at the federal level
- Experience working on individual and collaborative multidisciplinary research teams
- Experience in a postdoctoral research position or industry experience after completion of the bachelors degree
- A strong record of highquality peerreviewed publications related to cyber security
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
- Knowledge to contribute to multiple UND Grand Challenges including Big Data National Security/Space Autonomous Systems Energy Sustainability and Human Health
To Apply
To ensure full consideration applications must be received by March 17 2025 and include the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Professional vita or resum
- Copies of all college transcripts unofficial copies are acceptable. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
- A 23 page statement of the candidates research plans and how that research will align with the UND Research Grand Challenges. The plans may include reference to completed work if appropriate but should be forwardlooking.
- A 1page statement outlining teaching experience teaching philosophy and student outreach and mentoring activities
- Contact information for three references who can attest to the candidates qualifications for this position.
Position is open until filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
