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University of Maine · 3 months ago

Associate/Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity - Fall 2026

37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$87K/yr - $101K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Southern Maine is seeking an Associate or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity to begin in Fall 2026. This tenure-track position involves teaching a three-three course-load, advising students, and conducting research in the Cybersecurity program within the Department of Technology.

EducationSocial EntrepreneurshipUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach a three-three course-load with a combination of online and in-person courses

Advance scholarly activities

Advise students

Provide services that support students in the Cybersecurity program at both undergraduate and graduate levels

Potential courses include security operations, penetration testing, digital forensics, cyber-law, cryptography, system security, network security, and project management

Student mentoring, cybersecurity internships, thesis advising, capstone experiences, and student portfolios

Pass a background check to serve as a liaison between the University and the information security community

Work closely with employers to meet local workforce needs

Student academic advising

Engage in university, department and community committees and other kinds of service

Conduct research and scholarship activities

Qualification

Doctorate in CybersecurityTeaching experienceProfessional certificationsResearch activitiesStudent mentoring

Required

An earned Doctorate in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field, by time of employment (candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered)

At least one year of additional business, industry, governmental experiences, and/or prior teaching experience, or professional certifications is required