Professor or Associate Professor of Open-Source Intelligence

UTEP is a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University and a Carnegie Community Engaged university located in El Paso Texas a bicultural community of more than 800000 people in the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region. UTEP faculty are recognized nationally for their commitment to research teaching and student success. UTEP is the nations leading Hispanic-serving institution and enrolls more than 25000 students 85% of whom are Hispanic and over half are first-generation. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health culture education and economy of the community we serve.

El Pasos active arts and culture community features the states longest-running symphony orchestra a nationally recognized chamber music festival a vibrant street art and mural scene art galleries museums and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with concerts and live events at the citys largest indoor and outdoor venues; theater music and dance productions; contemporary and student art galleries; and a natural history museum and desert gardens. El Paso is also an ideal location for year-round hiking mountain biking rock climbing and other outdoor activities in the nearby Franklin Mountains. For sports fans the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at Sun Bowl Stadium and the Don Haskins Center. Southwest University Park is home to the El Paso Chihuahuas the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres and the El Paso Locomotive FC a professional soccer team.

About the Department: The Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies is one of the largest departments in the College of Liberal Arts with six programs and 1200 students. It offers an online B.A. in Security Studies

(BASS) a Master of Science in Intelligence and National Security (INSS) and a Master of Defense and Strategic Studies (MDSS) as well as certificates in INSS and Open-Source Intelligence. 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 of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a faculty position for a new open-source intelligence (OSINT) laboratory created to be the first of its kind to study the complex security issues within the U.S.-Mexico border region. The faculty member will serve as the lead researcher of the Open-Source Lab and help lead efforts to establish the nations premier institution analyzing U.S. Mexican border security including how it is impacted by political social physical and economic forces across (and beyond) the Western Hemisphere. The laboratory will use cutting edge OSINT techniques build databases help create scholarly research and analytical reports and assist students in developing career relevant skills. This will be a full-time tenured position beginning in Fall 2026. The faculty member will hold the rank of associate professor or professor. Responsibilities include helping to develop and lead the laboratory analyzing data collected by the lab obtaining external funding and publishing scholarly research. The faculty member will teach courses and mentor students in open-source intelligence analysis. They will work closely with community partners across the university and in the public and private sectors in support of the laboratory and the Department.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. from an accredited university in security studies political science public policy or a closely related discipline to intelligence studies.
• Experience leading complex projects.
• Success in securing extramural funding and/or the ability to leverage government funds to sustain large-scale projects.
• Understanding of modern intelligence technology and tools.

Preferred Areas: We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas: open-source intelligence; intelligence collection and management; intelligence analysis; national security

Professional experience in these areas within the intelligence and national security fields is welcomed.

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.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability genetic information veteran status or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employees or prospective employees right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator who can be reached by phone at by email at or by mail at 500 W. University Ave. El Paso TX Kelly Hall Room 312.

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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.

If you have questions about the position please contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Charles Boehmer at

Applicants must electronically submit:

1. a letter of interest that includes leadership experience and research expertise
2. curriculum vita (please use APA format when listing publications)
3. one scholarly publication and
4. names and full contact information of three references that we may contact.

Application Review Date: The review of applications will begin March 31 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.