Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity

curity, starting July 1, 2027. We are seeking someone that has a strong knowledge of SCADA and ICS security and that can complement our existing expertise. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/computing/ .

Responsibilities

For Instructor of the Practice - teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year. For Assistant Professor – teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year. Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas. Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Instructor of the Practice a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2027 is required. A terminal degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required to be considered for the Assistant Professor. Industry experience strongly preferred. Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.

Prior teaching experience is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired. An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $73,000 - $77,000 for Instructor of the Practice or $90,000 - $94,000 for Assistant Professor with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

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