Northern Kentucky University
Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Northern Kentucky University, Newport, Kentucky, United States, 41076
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Department
School of Computing and Analytics
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Position Number
tbd
Purpose of Position
The School of Computing and Analytics (SCA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for one full-time faculty position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the rank of
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
or
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) , beginning August 2026. Salary and benefits are competitive.
We seek candidates with teaching and/or research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Cybersecurity
and
Information Technology (IT) . Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): mobile and cloud security, cloud administration, web security, network security, network administration, digital forensics, software security, ethical hacking, threat modeling and incident response, risk analysis, system administration, and data/information privacy. The position will primarily contribute to our B.S. and M.S. programs in Cybersecurity and IT, with potential contributions to other programs such as Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering. Learn more about the Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs at
.
NKU has been designated a
National Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)
in
Cyber Defense
by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, making it the only CAE in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region with both undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs and the only institution in Kentucky to host an NSA/NSF GenCyber grant program. Each fall, NKU hosts its
Cybersecurity Symposium , a signature event that draws broad participation from the regional community, while the university's CyberDefense student team has achieved success in regional and national competitions, creating valuable opportunities for faculty to mentor and collaborate with an energetic and growing student population.
The SCA is part of the
College of Informatics (COI)
( informatics.nku.edu ) and is housed in Griffin Hall, a landmark high-tech building. The school offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three program clusters: Computer Science & Software Engineering (CS&SE), Cybersecurity & Information Technology (CYS&IT), and Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A). More information about the SCA is available at
nku.edu/sca .
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching:
Develop and teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats. The standard teaching load is
three courses per semester
for tenure-track Assistant Professors (including at least two upper-level courses) and
four courses per semester
for non-tenure track faculty (Professors of Practice / Teaching Professors). Tenure-track faculty may teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while non-tenure track faculty typically teach primarily at the undergraduate level.
Research (tenure-track only):
Maintain an active research agenda in Cybersecurity / Information Technology, with emphasis on projects that engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
Service:
Contribute to the School, College, and University through committee work and professional engagement. Faculty are also expected to support initiatives such as the annual Cybersecurity Symposium and student organizations / events in cybersecurity and IT.
On-campus presence:
This is
not a remote position . The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement:
Master's degree for Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor - Ph.D. for Assistant Professor
Application materials should be submitted electronically at
. Please include:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching interests (required for all applicants)
Statement of research interests (required for tenure-track applicants)
List of three references with complete contact information
Applicants must indicate clearly in the cover letter whether they are applying for the tenure-track or non-tenure track position.
Priority will be given to applications received by
November 30, 2025 .
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions concerning this position should be addressed to: Dr. Wei Hao,
,
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
NKU's vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our
core values
place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.
Minimum Education
Advanced Degree in field
Preferred Education
Ph.D
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2025F803
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link
postings/15173
Position Information
Working Title
Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Department
School of Computing and Analytics
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Position Number
tbd
Purpose of Position
The School of Computing and Analytics (SCA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for one full-time faculty position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the rank of
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
or
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) , beginning August 2026. Salary and benefits are competitive.
We seek candidates with teaching and/or research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Cybersecurity
and
Information Technology (IT) . Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): mobile and cloud security, cloud administration, web security, network security, network administration, digital forensics, software security, ethical hacking, threat modeling and incident response, risk analysis, system administration, and data/information privacy. The position will primarily contribute to our B.S. and M.S. programs in Cybersecurity and IT, with potential contributions to other programs such as Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering. Learn more about the Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs at
.
NKU has been designated a
National Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)
in
Cyber Defense
by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, making it the only CAE in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region with both undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs and the only institution in Kentucky to host an NSA/NSF GenCyber grant program. Each fall, NKU hosts its
Cybersecurity Symposium , a signature event that draws broad participation from the regional community, while the university's CyberDefense student team has achieved success in regional and national competitions, creating valuable opportunities for faculty to mentor and collaborate with an energetic and growing student population.
The SCA is part of the
College of Informatics (COI)
( informatics.nku.edu ) and is housed in Griffin Hall, a landmark high-tech building. The school offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three program clusters: Computer Science & Software Engineering (CS&SE), Cybersecurity & Information Technology (CYS&IT), and Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A). More information about the SCA is available at
nku.edu/sca .
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching:
Develop and teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats. The standard teaching load is
three courses per semester
for tenure-track Assistant Professors (including at least two upper-level courses) and
four courses per semester
for non-tenure track faculty (Professors of Practice / Teaching Professors). Tenure-track faculty may teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while non-tenure track faculty typically teach primarily at the undergraduate level.
Research (tenure-track only):
Maintain an active research agenda in Cybersecurity / Information Technology, with emphasis on projects that engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
Service:
Contribute to the School, College, and University through committee work and professional engagement. Faculty are also expected to support initiatives such as the annual Cybersecurity Symposium and student organizations / events in cybersecurity and IT.
On-campus presence:
This is
not a remote position . The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement:
Master's degree for Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor - Ph.D. for Assistant Professor
Application materials should be submitted electronically at
. Please include:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching interests (required for all applicants)
Statement of research interests (required for tenure-track applicants)
List of three references with complete contact information
Applicants must indicate clearly in the cover letter whether they are applying for the tenure-track or non-tenure track position.
Priority will be given to applications received by
November 30, 2025 .
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions concerning this position should be addressed to: Dr. Wei Hao,
,
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
NKU's vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our
core values
place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.
Minimum Education
Advanced Degree in field
Preferred Education
Ph.D
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2025F803
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link
postings/15173