Visiting Assistant Professor - STEM

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Computer Science

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an opening for a ½-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity. The Department seeks applicants interested in joining an energetic, collaborative faculty and a growing department. This position has been created to bolster the teaching capacity and contribute to the Department’s initiatives in cybersecurity. A competitive salary is budgeted. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience: 

• Ph.D. or a Ph.D. candidate, in a discipline deemed by the employer pertinent to cybersecurity. Applicable equivalencies may be considered.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or discipline pertinent to cybersecurity, and research experience in cybersecurity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum and new modes of instruction;

• Teach effectively in classroom and lab settings;

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students;

• Perform other duties as needed in the department, college, and university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work and educational experience are clearly predictive of a successful academic career in cybersecurity teaching and research.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$50,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Ahmed A. Halimeh,
Interim Chair, Computer Science Dept.
aaabuhalime@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site