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Universities of Wisconsin · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Computer Sciences - Cybersecurity

Whitewater, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a federally designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cybersecurity and computer networks. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research, and contribute to service activities within the university and community.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses and supervising graduate capstone projects or thesis research, depending on the candidate's interests and experience as well as the department's needs

Standard teaching load in the department is 12 credits per semester; research grants or other external funding may be used to reduce this teaching load, subject to department and college approval

Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats, or courses in the evenings

Research expectations include publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings, along with grant writing

In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research or other scholarly and creative activities

Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest

All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater

Qualification

Ph.D. in Computer ScienceCybersecurity expertiseTeaching experienceGrant writingResearch publicationsDiversityInclusionStudent mentorshipCollaboration skills

Required

Ph.D. in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, or a closely related area is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review

Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations, and willingness to serve as an active member of the university community

Preferred

Expertise in one or more areas of growth or need within the department, including cybersecurity, information privacy, computer/wireless networking, or other related areas

Record of successful teaching experience and/or professional development in teaching, especially in teaching undergraduate students and/or in teaching fully online

Cybersecurity work experience in industry, government, or military settings. Ability to involve undergraduate and graduate students in research

Interest in introducing or developing activities that will broaden the participation of students from underrepresented groups in computing

Grant writing experience