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Assistant Professor Computer Science - Cybersecurity

Employer
University of South Carolina Aiken
Location
Aiken, South Carolina (US)
Salary
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Date posted
Nov 26, 2024
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Assistant Professor Computer Science - Cybersecurity

The Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, specializing in Cybersecurity. We seek candidates with a particular emphasis on Operational Technology (OT) Security and Cyber Operations and/or Cloud Computing and Cloud Security. This appointment will begin on August 16, 2025, and is an exciting opportunity to join fast growing department. 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited program by August 16, 2025; however, ABD candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate both the qualifications and enthusiasm to teach key courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity and possess expertise to teach two or more of the following areas: OT/ICS/SCADA Security, Cyber Operations, Cloud Computing and Cloud Security, Cryptography and Blockchain. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda with a strong commitment to involving undergraduate students in research projects. Opportunities for collaboration are available with regional institutions, including the South Carolina National Guard, the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Eisenhower, and the Savannah River National Laboratory. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Our department offers a B.S. in Computer Science with concentrations in Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Gaming & Simulation, a B.S. in Software Engineering, and a Master’s in Computer and Information Sciences with concentrations in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. As a designated NSA Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense, we maintain a strong focus on cybersecurity across all programs. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Learn more about the College of Sciences and Engineering at USC Aiken at www.usca.edu/cofse.

USCA continues to diversify its faculty ranks to more closely resemble our student population, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.  USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The initial screening of applicants will begin January 21, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must complete the USC Jobs application online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/179813 and upload a  cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interest, research statement outlining your proposed research plan, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts, three signed letters of recommendation, and contact information for three references who will be contacted at that time.  For more information, please contact Dr. Hala Strohmier Berry (search committee chair) at hala.strohmier@usca.edu.

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA), a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USCA is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. For more information about USC Aiken visit www.usca.edu.

Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.

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