Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations
Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations
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Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations
The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel located in beautiful Charleston South Carolina invites applications for a full-time 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.
About The Citadel
The Citadel is a fully accredited public comprehensive co-educational college serving approximately 2300 undergraduate and 1200 graduate online and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor Duty and Respect and places a strong emphasis on teaching mentorship and student development. For fourteen consecutive years U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among masters-level institutions.
About the Department
The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:
Undergraduate degrees in:
B.S. in Computer Science with concentrations in:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
B.S. in Cyber Operations
Graduate degrees and certificates in:
M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston)
Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates)
Undergraduate minors in:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cybersecurity
Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
Computer Programming
Facilities & Designations
The department hosts cutting-edge resources including:
- Cyber Lab
- Cyber Range
- Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC)
- Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab
- Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab
- Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab
- Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab
Since 2016 The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA).
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science
- Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor)
- Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor) 15 hours/week (Instructor)
- Student advising scholarly activity and service to the institution
The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research travel and professional growth.
Qualifications
For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science Cyber Operations or closely related field (Required)
- Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
- Engage students in scholarly research (Required)
- Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)
For Instructor
- Masters degree in Computer Science Cyber Operations or closely related field (Required)
- Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
- Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)
Additional Information
- Competitive salary and benefits
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Great Retirement Options
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits on our HR website
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following at vitae
Questions about the application process Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at or visit: about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Michael Verdicchio
Chair Faculty Search Committee
Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences
The Citadel 171 Moultrie Street Charleston SC 29409
Phone:
Email:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
