Associate Professor or Professor & Director of Institute for Cybersecurity – Tenured Department of Computer Science College of Business and Computing
Primary Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and computer science
Lead the Institute for Cybersecurity, a NSA/DHS-designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Establish an active research program, involving undergraduate and graduate students, and having the potential to lead to extramural funding
Support NSA/DHS and ABET accreditation activities
Participate in course and curriculum development
Advise students and provide service to the department, college, and university
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline, with emphasis in cybersecurity. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university)
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service sufficient to merit the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure
Demonstrated record of transparent, team-first leadership and commitment to shared governance
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of potential for extramural funding
Demonstrated breadth of understanding of the current state of the cybersecurity field
Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multicultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities
Southeast Missouri State University is interested in recruiting academic leaders with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education grounded in the teacher-scholar model. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to facilitate the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.
Application Deadline: The position is available in January 2020 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 18, 2019.
Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
Current curriculum vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
Name and contact information of three current professional references
Departmental Information: The Department of Computer Science includes ten full-time faculty members. It offers B.S. degrees in Cybersecurity (ABET/CAC accredited), Computer Science (ABET/CAC accredited), and Computer Information Systems and M.S. degrees in Applied Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Information regarding the Department of Computer Science can be found at http://www.semo.edu/computer-science
Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. Recognizing its responsibility for excellence in teaching and student learning, the University supports a wide array of on-and off-campus instructional, research, and public service programs that address the intellectual, professional, personal, social, and cultural needs of its constituent groups. As a multi-purpose institution, the University achieves its educational goals through the offering of degree programs and other learning experiences to its varied constituents. Southeast is an “engaged” university supporting a wide array of research and public service programs that enrich and extend the learning environment. Southeast Missouri State University strives to provide students with high-quality, accessible and affordable educational programs responsive to the needs of the region, the nation, and the world.
