Patterson Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity and Professor, Tenured, Computer Science

Description

The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for the Patterson Endowed Chair position in Cybersecurity.  This tenured professor position will begin in August 2027. We look for exceptional candidates with vision who will expand innovative research and teaching that addresses challenging problems in the field of cybersecurity.  Applications from all areas within cybersecurity are encouraged. The candidate will have exceptional international research credentials in cybersecurity, a strong track record of securing research funding, and experience leading research initiatives. Excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential. This pivotal role calls for an established leader who will forge and drive research collaborations inside the department or across the university.

 

Baylor University’s Cybersecurity Research and Education Initiative aims to significantly advance knowledge within the cybersecurity community. Baylor is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) and Cyber Research (CAE-R). Additionally, the Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR) equipped with state-of-the-art facilities fosters cybersecurity education, applied research, and community engagement.

About the Department:

Baylor’s ABET-accredited Computer Science Department currently has twelve tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the McCollum Family Chair of Data Science, and seven lecturer faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including data science, bioinformatics, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer vision, and computer systems. The department is housed within the Hankamer Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC; see https://bric.research.baylor.edu/). The department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Computer Science. It also offers the BSI degree with majors in Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://www.ecs.baylor.edu/research-departments/computer-science.

 

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Distinguishing Expectations of the Patterson Endowed Chair

The holder of the Patterson Endowed Chair will be expected to:

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Baylor University nationally and internationally.
• Lead transformative research initiatives aligned with instructional priorities.
• Assist in recruiting outstanding faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
• Forster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.
• Advance Baylor’s visibility among federal sponsors and industry partners.
• Contribute to the development of future research centers and strategic initiatives. 

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A Ph.D. in cybersecurity, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience post Ph.