Assistant Professor of Cyber Engineering Technology & Computer Science

About the role

The Department of Computational, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Cyber Engineering Technology to start Spring/Summer 2027. The role combines teaching, research, and service, focusing on the security of hardware, embedded systems, IoT, and cyber‑physical infrastructures.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cyber engineering technology, electronics systems engineering, and related cybersecurity topics.
• Develop and lead laboratory‑based, project‑oriented instruction and undergraduate research initiatives.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research spanning cybersecurity, AI, robotics, intelligent infrastructure, and digital twins, and secure external funding.
• Mentor and advise both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental and university service missions.

Required profile

• Ph.D. or Doctor of Engineering in Cyber‑Engineering or a closely related field by the appointment date (ABD candidates considered if degree completed before start).
• Demonstrated expertise in hardware, IoT, embedded, or cyber‑physical system security.
• Commitment to teaching excellence with hands‑on, experiential learning methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Required skills

• Hardware security and secure firmware development.
• Embedded systems design and programming.
• FPGA security and trusted computing.
• IoT and edge computing security.
• Cyber‑physical system and critical infrastructure protection.
• AI‑enabled cyber defense techniques.