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University of North Georgia, United States, Dahlonega Employment Type:
Full-time Posted:
2025-02-22 Contact Person:
If you wish to apply for this position, please specify that you saw it on AKATECH.tech Assistant/Associate Professor in Cybersecurity Job ID:
281847 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Cybersecurity starting August 2025. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division Cybersecurity and Computer Science courses for Cybersecurity majors and minors, such as computer security, computer forensics, network security, database security, Linux operating system, and reverse engineering. The teaching load is 18 semester credit hours per academic year. Additional teaching opportunities may be available in the summer. Relevant credentials and experience in cybersecurity are highly preferred. Applicants are expected to demonstrate exemplary teaching, a strong publication record and research pipeline, and currency in their professional field. Quality teaching and student engagement and success are high priorities for the department, the college, and UNG. The position is located on the Dahlonega campus, but faculty may be asked periodically to teach on another campus as well. Responsibilities Responsible for teaching 18 semester credit hours each academic year of introductory and upper division Cybersecurity and/or Computer Science courses for Cybersecurity majors and minors, as well as some general education information technology courses. Advise majors, participate in scholarship within the discipline, and engage in service activities for the department, college, university, and profession. Required Qualifications A doctorate in Cybersecurity or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. ABD may be considered with evidence that the degree is nearing completion. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of superior teaching abilities strongly preferred. Professional experience and/or relevant industry certifications in specialized areas in Cybersecurity is preferred. Record of being awarded competitive grants, especially at the federal level, is preferred. Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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University of North Georgia, United States, Dahlonega Employment Type:
Full-time Posted:
2025-02-22 Contact Person:
If you wish to apply for this position, please specify that you saw it on AKATECH.tech Assistant/Associate Professor in Cybersecurity Job ID:
281847 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Cybersecurity starting August 2025. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division Cybersecurity and Computer Science courses for Cybersecurity majors and minors, such as computer security, computer forensics, network security, database security, Linux operating system, and reverse engineering. The teaching load is 18 semester credit hours per academic year. Additional teaching opportunities may be available in the summer. Relevant credentials and experience in cybersecurity are highly preferred. Applicants are expected to demonstrate exemplary teaching, a strong publication record and research pipeline, and currency in their professional field. Quality teaching and student engagement and success are high priorities for the department, the college, and UNG. The position is located on the Dahlonega campus, but faculty may be asked periodically to teach on another campus as well. Responsibilities Responsible for teaching 18 semester credit hours each academic year of introductory and upper division Cybersecurity and/or Computer Science courses for Cybersecurity majors and minors, as well as some general education information technology courses. Advise majors, participate in scholarship within the discipline, and engage in service activities for the department, college, university, and profession. Required Qualifications A doctorate in Cybersecurity or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. ABD may be considered with evidence that the degree is nearing completion. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of superior teaching abilities strongly preferred. Professional experience and/or relevant industry certifications in specialized areas in Cybersecurity is preferred. Record of being awarded competitive grants, especially at the federal level, is preferred. Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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