The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity . This position will begin in August 2027. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. We seek exceptional candidates in broad areas of cybersecurity. Applications from all areas within Cybersecurity
are encouraged. Potential topics include but are not limited to foundations for information security (cryptography and formal methods), system security (hardware, software, platforms) across a wide range of systems, network and wireless security, AI security, human factors in security, and privacy. Successful candidates will have a commitment to excellence in teaching, exhibit the potential to support an independent
research agenda, and have effective communication and organization skills. Baylor University’s Cybersecurity Research and Education Initiative aims to significantly advance knowledge within the cybersecurity community. Baylor is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) and Cyber Research (CAE-R). Additionally, the Central
Texas Cyber Range (CTCR) equipped with state-of-the-art facilities fosters cybersecurity education, applied research, and community engagement. The selected candidate will be expected to initiate and conduct research as well as perform academic duties associated with our undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities are teaching courses, developing an externally funded research program, and
leading graduate and undergraduate students in research. Active participation in departmental service is also expected. About the Department: Baylor’s ABET-accredited Computer Science Department currently has twelve tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the McCollum Family Chair of Data Science, and seven lecturer fa
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