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University of Maine · 4 months ago

Associate/Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity - Fall 2026

37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $101K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, and they are seeking a full-time, tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity. The role involves teaching a combination of online and in-person courses, advancing scholarly activities, and providing student support in the Cybersecurity program at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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 the undergraduate and graduate levels

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

Include 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

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

Conduct research and scholarship activities

Qualification

Doctorate in CybersecurityInformation SecurityTeaching experienceCybersecurity certificationsIndustry experience

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