Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: Computer Science
Rank: Assistant / Associate Professor
Search #: 25-007
Specialization: Cybersecurity

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice and inquiry. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, with significant external research funding, and offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston.

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities

The Computer Science Department at Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (depending on experience) to begin in Fall 2025.
We are seeking applicants who are passionate about teaching cybersecurity within our computer science department to a diverse student population at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, which includes maintaining high-quality teaching along with an active research program which includes seeking external funding. All full-time faculty members serve as academic advisors and have service responsibilities within the Department and the University. The department’s teaching load is 3 classes (9 credits) per semester.

The department offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Science in Computer Science with concentrations in Cybersecurity, Software Development and Data Science.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science (or a related discipline); relevant teaching experience; a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; evidence of productive scholarly activity; and evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. ABDs will be considered if the degree will be completed prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in cybersecurity with specializations in penetration testing, network security, DevSecOps, malware analysis, cloud security, forensics, or application security. Also preferred is evidence of research conducted with undergraduate students; evidence of curricular innovation and development; strong teaching evaluations and experience teaching at a university of similar profile in the United States.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research philosophy, copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a document identifying at least three professional references (include email and phone number for each reference). All materials should be submitted via email with a subject line: SCSU CYBERSECURITY to: Computer Science Search Committee Chair cscsearch2@southernct.edu. In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.