ISACA
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity & Game Design - CEHC - University at Albany
ISACA, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
The Department of Cybersecurity in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on the Cybersecurity of Game Design and Development. We are particularly interested in candidates with emerging interests in game security, anti-cheat systems, protection of virtual economies, and securing multiplayer network infrastructures. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a research agenda with real-world impact across sectors such as business, healthcare, energy, and government, and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and external organizations to address evolving security challenges in gaming. This is a collaborative academic environment committed to advancing the future of secure game development and related ecosystems.
About CEHC: CEHC\'s mission is to bring together people, technology and knowledge to address 21st century challenges. CEHC emphasizes learning, teaching, research, and inclusive environments. More about CEHC at https://www.albany.edu/cehc
About the Cybersecurity Department: We prepare students for cybersecurity careers protecting data, devices, computers and networks from threats. More about the Cybersecurity Department at https://www.albany.edu/cehc/departments/cybersecurity Primary Responsibilities
Build and sustain a synergistic research agenda within Cybersecurity and Game Design and Development, with real-world impact across sectors such as healthcare, energy, sustainability, critical infrastructure, government, and business or finance. Build original research in areas such as game security, anti-cheat techniques, game economy protection, and network infrastructure security for multiplayer games. Publish research findings in reputable journals and conferences, and contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity practices in game design and development. Collaborate with other faculty, industry experts, and external partners to address emerging security challenges in the gaming sector. Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in in-person, hybrid, and online environments that foster secure and just cyber-societies. Advise and mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate students with a strong commitment to excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply for external funding. Engage with the UAlbany community, cybersecurity and game design professionals and academic societies, industry, and granting agencies. Contribute to administrative and service responsibilities within CEHC. Other position-relevant duties, as assigned. Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to Chair of the Cybersecurity Department. Supervises the following positions: Graduate Assistants and Peer Educators, as assigned. Job Requirements
Foundational Expertise
in cybersecurity and game development, including knowledge of game security, anti-cheat systems, multiplayer infrastructure, and secure coding and networking practices. Emerging Research Potential
with the ability to develop an impactful research agenda and contribute to interdisciplinary applications. Aptitude for Effective Teaching and Curriculum Design
skills for delivering engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, online). Collaborative and Communication Skills
to work with faculty, industry partners, and external stakeholders, and to contribute to academic publishing and grant development. Problem-Solving and Innovation
in addressing complex security challenges in gaming environments and applying creative approaches to research and instruction. Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or other terminal degree from an accredited institution in a subject related to the confluence of cybersecurity and game design (e.g., Cybersecurity, Modeling and Simulation, Game Design & Development, Information Science, Computer Science, or related fields). Demonstrated potential in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Cybersecurity, Networking, Game Design, Visualization, Modeling, and Simulation, in various modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid). Evidence of cybersecurity or game design and development research. Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding for their research. Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusivity in teaching, research, and/or work environment. Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in cybersecurity, networking, game design, visualization, modeling, and simulation, in varying modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid). A plan for developing a scholarly agenda in cybersecurity and game design and development at UAlbany. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: developing or securing video games and game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine); anti-cheat software or piracy protection; game security and safety protocols; cloud gaming infrastructure; multiplayer game security; game economy protection; or AI/ML topics such as reinforcement learning, adversarial learning, federated learning, or privacy-preserving AI/ML. Experience in exploring game development for cybersecurity. Demonstrated collaboration with industry leaders in cybersecurity in game design and development. Experience mentoring students in research or project-based settings. Working Environment
Typical office environment Additional Information
Professional Rank and Salary Range: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires institutions to publish an Annual Security Report. The University at Albany\'s ASR is available in PDF at the university police site. The directive in Executive Order 161 restricts inquiries about current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment is extended. For questions, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or info@goer.ny.gov. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. Please apply online via the online portal: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=192522
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The Department of Cybersecurity in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on the Cybersecurity of Game Design and Development. We are particularly interested in candidates with emerging interests in game security, anti-cheat systems, protection of virtual economies, and securing multiplayer network infrastructures. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a research agenda with real-world impact across sectors such as business, healthcare, energy, and government, and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and external organizations to address evolving security challenges in gaming. This is a collaborative academic environment committed to advancing the future of secure game development and related ecosystems.
About CEHC: CEHC\'s mission is to bring together people, technology and knowledge to address 21st century challenges. CEHC emphasizes learning, teaching, research, and inclusive environments. More about CEHC at https://www.albany.edu/cehc
About the Cybersecurity Department: We prepare students for cybersecurity careers protecting data, devices, computers and networks from threats. More about the Cybersecurity Department at https://www.albany.edu/cehc/departments/cybersecurity Primary Responsibilities
Build and sustain a synergistic research agenda within Cybersecurity and Game Design and Development, with real-world impact across sectors such as healthcare, energy, sustainability, critical infrastructure, government, and business or finance. Build original research in areas such as game security, anti-cheat techniques, game economy protection, and network infrastructure security for multiplayer games. Publish research findings in reputable journals and conferences, and contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity practices in game design and development. Collaborate with other faculty, industry experts, and external partners to address emerging security challenges in the gaming sector. Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in in-person, hybrid, and online environments that foster secure and just cyber-societies. Advise and mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate students with a strong commitment to excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply for external funding. Engage with the UAlbany community, cybersecurity and game design professionals and academic societies, industry, and granting agencies. Contribute to administrative and service responsibilities within CEHC. Other position-relevant duties, as assigned. Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to Chair of the Cybersecurity Department. Supervises the following positions: Graduate Assistants and Peer Educators, as assigned. Job Requirements
Foundational Expertise
in cybersecurity and game development, including knowledge of game security, anti-cheat systems, multiplayer infrastructure, and secure coding and networking practices. Emerging Research Potential
with the ability to develop an impactful research agenda and contribute to interdisciplinary applications. Aptitude for Effective Teaching and Curriculum Design
skills for delivering engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, online). Collaborative and Communication Skills
to work with faculty, industry partners, and external stakeholders, and to contribute to academic publishing and grant development. Problem-Solving and Innovation
in addressing complex security challenges in gaming environments and applying creative approaches to research and instruction. Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or other terminal degree from an accredited institution in a subject related to the confluence of cybersecurity and game design (e.g., Cybersecurity, Modeling and Simulation, Game Design & Development, Information Science, Computer Science, or related fields). Demonstrated potential in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Cybersecurity, Networking, Game Design, Visualization, Modeling, and Simulation, in various modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid). Evidence of cybersecurity or game design and development research. Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding for their research. Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusivity in teaching, research, and/or work environment. Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in cybersecurity, networking, game design, visualization, modeling, and simulation, in varying modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid). A plan for developing a scholarly agenda in cybersecurity and game design and development at UAlbany. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: developing or securing video games and game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine); anti-cheat software or piracy protection; game security and safety protocols; cloud gaming infrastructure; multiplayer game security; game economy protection; or AI/ML topics such as reinforcement learning, adversarial learning, federated learning, or privacy-preserving AI/ML. Experience in exploring game development for cybersecurity. Demonstrated collaboration with industry leaders in cybersecurity in game design and development. Experience mentoring students in research or project-based settings. Working Environment
Typical office environment Additional Information
Professional Rank and Salary Range: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires institutions to publish an Annual Security Report. The University at Albany\'s ASR is available in PDF at the university police site. The directive in Executive Order 161 restricts inquiries about current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment is extended. For questions, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or info@goer.ny.gov. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. Please apply online via the online portal: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=192522
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