Northern Kentucky University · 3 months ago
Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelNorthern Kentucky University is seeking a full-time faculty member in Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice. The role involves teaching courses, maintaining an active research agenda, and contributing to the university community through service and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Develop and teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats
The standard teaching load is three courses per semester for tenure-track Assistant Professors (including at least two upper-level courses) and four courses per semester for non-tenure track faculty (Professors of Practice / Teaching Professors)
Tenure-track faculty may teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while non-tenure track faculty typically teach primarily at the undergraduate level
Maintain an active research agenda in Cybersecurity / Information Technology, with emphasis on projects that engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities
Contribute to the School, College, and University through committee work and professional engagement
Support initiatives such as the annual Cybersecurity Symposium and student organizations/events in cybersecurity and IT
This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area
Qualification
Required
Master's degree for Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor
Ph.D. for Assistant Professor
Statement of teaching interests (required for all applicants)
Statement of research interests (required for tenure-track applicants)
List of three references with complete contact information
Preferred
Ph.D
Company
Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University based in Kentucky with nearly 16,000 students on a suburban campus just across the river from Cincinnati.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
National Science FoundationHealth Resources and Services AdministrationAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-05-27Grant· $0.3M
2024-10-01Grant· $2.4M
2024-08-05Grant· $0.26M
Leadership Team
Zac Strobl
Director/Co-Founder - The INKUBATOR
Bonita Brown
Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
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