Assistant Associate Professor of Cyber Security

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-TimeRegular Tenure Track

Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range:Commensurate with rank and experience up to $106680.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applicants from all areas of computer science and computing-related disciplines with particular interest in cybersecurity and privacy. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and who are strongly committed to diversity mentoring and collaboration. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty duties include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Conducting high-quality research in collaboration with the departments established teams
• Developing and participating in externally funded research projects
• Performing academic duties university service and professional service
• Contributing to the departments pursuit of NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation and ABET accreditation

Teaching or training experiences in the following areas are essential:

• Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
• Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations
• Cybersecurity Operation and Incident Management
• Cyber-Physical System and Block Chain Security

Additional Responsibilities:

• Teaching cybersecurity tools (SOC tools Network Security Tools Vulnerability Assessment Tools IDS/IPS Tools Digital Forensics Tools). Applicants should list relevant tool expertise in their application materials. The selected candidate will be invited to demonstrate competency in these areas.
• Assisting in the management and support of the cybersecurity laboratory

Minimum Job Requirements

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or related disciplines with a focus on Cybersecurity. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter curriculum vitae (with a listing of academic publications) research statement teaching statement list of courses taught and a statement of commitment to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse community in academia.

1. Candidates must have a doctorate in Computer Science IT or a closely related field and a strong record of teaching research and scholarly activities commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
2. Excellent leadership management interpersonal verbal and written communication financial management and problem-solving skills.
3. Knowledge of the best models and practices available to encourage student success. This will require regular research in this area specific training as necessary involvement in relevant forums and conferences and regular reading of higher education news sources.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and creativity in implementing responsibilities.
5. Dedication to students commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.
6. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
7. Commitment to working in a collaborative environment with other team members.
8. Exceptional interpersonal communication and management skills necessary to promote programs and to sustain strong student enrollment.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insuranceand sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

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The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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