Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity beginning September 1, 2026 for an academic year (9 month) appointment. This on-campus position focuses on teaching and advancing an applied cybersecurity program while supporting student engagement, academic quality, and institutional cybersecurity initiatives.

The salary for Assistant Professor is $64,711. A University of Maine System transfer rate may be considered in accordance with UMS policies. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and tuition waiver programs for employees and eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits website.

Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):

• 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. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 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 Qualifications: 

• 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. 

How to apply 

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.  

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume/ CV
• Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy   

Important items to know about the recruitment process: 

• Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2026.  
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references. 
• A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. 
• The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. 

About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has empowered learners through personalized, flexible, and career-focused education. Serving approximately 3,000 on