University of Maine · 15 hours ago
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
181 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity beginning September 1, 2026 for an academic year appointment. This on-campus position focuses on teaching and advancing an applied cybersecurity program while supporting student engagement, academic quality, and institutional cybersecurity initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Deliver a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, per semester at both introductory and advanced levels, employing a blend of modalities (competency-based, online, hyflex, in-person)
Actively contribute to the academic community through campus and professional service endeavors
Assist in the development, instruction, and administration of Cybersecurity curriculum with an applied focus
Develop initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to internships, independent projects, or conference presentations/publications, and contribute to existing cybersecurity initiatives
Serve as the alternate point of contact for CAE-CD and assist the Cybersecurity Program Director in preparing accreditation/reaccreditation materials
Serve as the alternate point of contact for the UMPI Virtualization Lab and the UMPI Cyber Center website
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD status and Master's degrees may be considered in combination with significant professional experience or recognition in a related field
Demonstrated successful experience in teaching cybersecurity courses at the collegiate level
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with the campus, local, and regional communities
Demonstrated ability to engage in research/publication, conference presentations, or other professional development activities in area(s) of expertise
A willingness to travel occasionally
Preferred
5 or more years of teaching experience at a CAE-CD accredited institution
Valid CISSP certification
Valid OSCP or other offensive security/penetration testing certification
Other advanced certifications issued by (ISC)2, GIAC, or other certifying bodies
Demonstrated experience in delivering competency-based instruction and/or online instruction
Demonstrated experience with virtualization technologies and/or experience working with cyber ranges
Benefits
10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition waiver programs for employees and eligible dependents
Company
University of Maine
UMaine is a public university with various graduate and undergraduate degree programs and research opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.48MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureAgricultural Research ServiceMaine.gov
2023-06-14Grant· $0.65M
2023-04-24Grant· $2.25M
2022-12-13Grant· $0.47M
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