Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity 102890, 128800, 104390

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Position Number: 102890, 128800, 104390 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity 102890, 128800, 104390 Working Title:  Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity Job Summary: The Department of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track positions in Cybersecurity (Position # 102890, 128800, 104390) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025.
Candidates may also be considered for credit toward time on tenure-track based on experience.
For the three positions, we are interested in applicants from all areas in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields, including, but not limited to, system and network security, software security, and artificial intelligence. Applicants in all computing related field will be considered. Department Dept of Cybersecurity FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Position Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses for the programs in the department, develop a strong research program, be a mentor to students, and be an active member of the department, contributing to its success and the mission of the university. Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Number of Vacancies 3 Work Hours 8:00 to 5:00 according to class schedule FTE 1.0 Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 11/22/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references.  References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.