Assistant Professor Cybersecurity
Assistant Professor Cybersecurity
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$ 96000 - 102000
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Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area. Ph.D. must be conferred by start date of appointment (January 2026).
At least 4 months teaching experience in an academic setting as a teaching assistant instructor of record or the equivalent.
Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department of Computer Science
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Who We Are
Salary/Pay Range:$96000 - 102000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
The successful faculty member will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and general computer science as assigned by the chair based on departmental needs will possess a solid publication record and be expected to develop or continue to develop a strong research group with externally funded research program in Cybersecurity.
The tenure-track assistant professor position in Cybersecurity will have expertise in one or more of the following areas of Cybersecurity:
Data security including digital forensics and cryptographic multiparty computation
Software security including malware analysis software supply chain security deployment and maintenance
System security including vulnerability analysis and cloud computing security
Network security including SDN and NFV security
Component security or device security including reverse engineering and security platform architecture
Formal methods and language based security
Human aspects of security including social engineering usable security and privacy
AI/ML security and IoT/ICS security
Interdisciplinary research cutting across human security organization security and society security
The Department of Computer Science at UCCS excels in preparing undergraduates for careers in the computing industry locally and nationally by providing ABET-accredited classes of high quality. The department has over 700 majors across several programs including graduate-level programs to suit the needs of full-time students and working individuals in the region.
The Department of Computer Science is an NSA/DHS designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) and in Research (CAE-R). We comprise 22 full-time faculty including NSF CAREER NIH MIRA and AFOSR YIP winners with approximately 600 undergraduates 70 masters students and 50 PhD students in two PhD programs---one in Computer Science and the other in 2024-25 the department averaged $650K in active funding per tenure track faculty member. We actively support students through NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) and DoD VICEROY grants. The department proudly advocates and pushes the universitys efforts to continue to grow its high research activity.
Explore the Computer Science Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees: Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by:October 27 2025.
- Potential interview dates: weeks of December 8 and 15 2025.
- Potential start date: January 13 2026.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Employment Type
Full-Time
