Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity Job at New River Community College in Villag

Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity

SUNY Brockport Full-time Faculty

Salary: $92,055.00 - $101,745.00 Annually

SUMMARY

The Department of Computing Sciences at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position to begin August 2026. The faculty member hired will be expected to teach required and elective courses in the Cybersecurity program at undergraduate and graduate levels, courses in support of the Computer Information Systems and/or Computer Science programs, engage in scholarly research leading to refereed publications in the area of specialization and actively participate in departmental, college, university and professional service appropriate to the rank.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach lower and upper division courses in Cybersecurity, and courses in support of the Computer Information Systems and/or Computer Science programs, up to 18 credits per academic year. Engaging with students as required by the learning process and trends in the discipline.
• Scholarship as appropriate to the person's areas of interest and specialization, including publication in relevant peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals.
• Service to the department, college, university, profession, and community, including, but not limited to, work as members of appropriate committees.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Systems, or a closely related discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college. ABD (all but dissertation) hires must earn their doctoral degree within six months of appointment.
• Ability to teach Cybersecurity courses at all levels and courses in support of the Computer Information Systems and/or Computer Science degree programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain an active research program. Willingness and desire to mentor students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest and ability to teach classes in one or more but not limited to the following areas of Cybersecurity: Cryptography, Web security, Computer/Network Security, Information Assurance, Ethical Hacking, Incident Response, and Database security
• Ability to develop new courses in areas of specialization
• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• Demonstrated commitment to exemplary teaching
• Ability to effectively engage faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and collaborative manner

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule: Variable

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions: This position is eligible for visa sponsorship. Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please include a statement detailing research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and College and University unofficial transcripts (uploaded as one document). Best consideration given to those applications submitted by September 15, 2025.

Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affinitive Action/EEO Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5007957/assistant-professor-cybersecurity.