The Henderson Family Distinguished Professor & Program Director in Cybersecurity

The Henderson Family Distinguished Professor & Program Director in Cybersecurity Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark this Posting link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link. Posting Details Request to Recruit Position Title: The Henderson Family Distinguished Professor & Program Director in Cybersecurity Tenure Status: Tenure Track Provide Rank: Full Professor or Associate Professor Position Number: .096741. VISA Sponsorship: Available – all candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department: Computer Information Systems Working Location (City, State): Boone, NC Position Summary Information: Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree such as DBA or DSc in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution. Current academic rank of full professor or associate professor. An active and internationally recognized record in Cybersecurity research. Ability and willingness to mentor junior faculty to enhance the Walker College of Business research productivity, as demonstrated by evidence from their current or previous institutions. Ability and willingness to teach in at least one of the following areas: Network Defense, Cyber Threats, Cyber Governance, or Cryptography. A vision for research, grant writing, teaching, engagement, and service to the discipline that will bring distinction to Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) We seek a colleague that exhibits a sincere commitment to the department’s goals. Demonstration of the following is desired: Ability and willingness to engage in professional outreach, including advisory board and career events. Ability and willingness to interact with the academic profession. Ability and willingness to engage in curriculum matters and program development. Evidence of a distinguished record in teaching face‑to‑face and online courses at graduate and undergraduate levels. Ability and willingness to teach in more than one of the areas included in the Minimum Requirements listed above. Ability to configure networking equipment and services for simulated cyber range and competitions. Experience and success in securing grant funding. Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found here . The Henderson Family Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity is open to the academic ranks of full professor as a distinguished professor, or associate professor as a distinguished scholar. The professorship holder will maintain a high level of professional service and leadership beyond the University. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will hold a 9‑month faculty position. The initial appointment to this endowed distinguished professorship will be for a period of five years and will be renewable based upon annual performance. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate will be expected to perform university, public, and professional service as part of the workload. The candidate will serve as the Cybersecurity Program Director for an initial period of three years. Duties of this role will include: Leading faculty collaboration to develop and implement program curricula. Engaging with program students and assisting with job and internship placement. Other responsibilities include promoting the program, building relationships, and performing other duties as assigned by the department chair. Type of Position Full Time Position – 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year: 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details (continued) Proposed Date of Hire: 01/01/2026 Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: No ABD consideration (see desc. below). ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one‑year fixed‑term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full‑time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one‑year fixed‑term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below‑required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board. Cover letter Curriculum Vitae that includes names and contact information for three references. Evidence of successful teaching, such as teaching evaluations if prior classroom experience is indicated (attach under Evidence of Teaching). Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Interests Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Information Posting Date: 02/19/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Evaluation of Applications Begins: 03/01/2025 Search Chair Name: Dr. Shane Sharpe Search Chair Email: sharpers1@appstate.edu Posting Number: FA00308P Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae Evidence of Teaching Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Interests Optional Documents Additional supporting materials as relevant to the application #J-18808-Ljbffr