Associate or Full Professor of Security Studies

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 Opportunity and Community-Engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health culture education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 26000 students 84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 169 bachelors masters and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access top-tier research university in America.

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S. the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224000 in 2025 and Texas has no state income 2026 U.S. News and World report named El Paso the best big city to live in the nation. The regions rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene art galleries a new childrens museum and science center the states longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics Triple-A baseball affiliate El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.

The Department offers an online B.A. in Security Studies a Master of Science in Intelligence and National Security and a Master of Defense and Strategic Studies. The department also offers a B.A. in Criminal Justice an equivalent 100 percent online B.A. and a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The department offers certificates in Intelligence and National Security Studies and Open-Source Intelligence.

The Department of Criminal Justice & Security Studies (CJ&SS) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill one full-time position in Intelligence and National Security Studies beginning in Fall 2027 at the Associate or Full Professor level. Responsibilities include conducting and publishing scholarly research seeking extramural funding teaching face-to-face and online courses and service to the department university and profession.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited university in security studies political science public policy history psychology criminal justice or a closely related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if a doctorate degree will be in hand by Fall 2027. An active research agenda that includes scholarly publications is required to apply. Applicants possessing only a J.D. Psy.D. or Ed.D. will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Areas of expertise are open but preference will be given to candidates with expertise and a research agenda in advanced technologies in intelligence and national security broadly conceived. This primarily includes influence operations and disinformation; cyber warfare cyber operations cyber security or cybercrime; Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy; and possibly others. It also includes the technical aspects of collection and analysis especially SIGINT GEOINT MASINT or technical collection in contested environments.

In keeping with its access excellence and impact mission The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open diverse and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents respects the differences and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

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To the extent that this position involves research work or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48 being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Applicants must electronically submit: (1) a letter of interest that includes teaching areas and research expertise (2) curriculum vita (please use APA format when listing publications) (3) one scholarly publication (4) a one-page research plan for the next 3 years; and (5) the names and full contact information of three references that we may contact. If you have questions about the position please contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Misty Duke at .