Assistant Or Associate Professor In Computer Science With A Specialty In Cybersecurity

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Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science with a Specialty in Cybersecurity Position Number 897123 00 School/Division School of Engineering Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description

The DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Computer Science at Hofstra University. The position will specialize in all areas of cybersecurity at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level and begins in Fall 2024.

The academic programs in the Computer Science Department are experiencing rapid growth offering degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Data Science, at undergraduate and/or masters levels. The department is housed in the newly constructed Science & Innovation Center which boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities. We value faculty's commitment to teaching and sustained research productivity, some of our faculty current research interests include cloud computing, high performance computer architecture, cybersecurity, AI, cognitive neuroscience, machine learning, data mining, computer vision, natural language processing, computability, logic and programming languages.

Responsibilities include teaching, research and service duties typical for academic institutions of higher learning. Specifically:

• Effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses

• Sustained research, publications in highly ranked journals and conferences

• Service duties including committee work, student advisement, participation at admission and alumni events; service to the profession and the community at large.

Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field by September 1, 2024.

• Strong candidates in all areas of cybersecurity are encouraged to apply.

• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary

• Preference will be given to those able to teach courses in system security, cryptography, ethical hacking or digital forensics.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter indicating why Hofstra is a good fit

• Title, name, address, email and phone of three references

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy

• Statement of current research interests and anticipated future research directions

• Two sample publications in a single PDF

Inquiries should be directed to SEAS4@hofstra.edu.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track Yes Date Posted 09/29/2023 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range $115,000-$130,000 and includes a competitive research start-up package

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.