Assistant/Associate Professor Cybersecurity

The department of Informatics and Engineering Systems (IES) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applicants for one or more faculty positions in the broad area of Cybersecurity and Informatics. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and build research programs in the general area of informatics and cyber security.

The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems currently has fourteen faculty members and offers several degree programs and research opportunities in the field of Informatics, Cyber Security, and Engineering Technology. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (automation), and a Master of Science in Informatics.

The department offers research opportunities in informatics and engineering systems. Our programs prepare students for careers in industry and graduate study in informatics, engineering systems, and technology-related fields. We are actively pursuing program development at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of informatics and engineering systems.

The positions are for tenure track assistant professors; however, exceptional candidates may be considered for credit toward time on tenure track or for appointment as associate professor. Candidates are encouraged to highlight relevant expertise in these areas and interest to help in the development of such programs.

For further information regarding UTRGV and the Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems, please visit our websites at www.utrgv.edu/cyberspace/.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university.

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level will be considered based on demonstrated potential to enhance the teaching and research capabilities of the Cybersecurity program at UTRGV.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability (or a well-designed plan) to develop and maintain a funded research program and to lead multidisciplinary collaborative projects. A successful candidate must demonstrate having achieved (or a potential to achieve) excellence and balance in teaching, research and service, collaboration with faculty across disciplines and an ability to involve undergraduate students as well as graduate students in research activities.

Preferred Qualifications

The highest consideration will be given to applicants who have expertise in the areas of Cybersecurity and Informatics including relevant certifications.

License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2024