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Job Summary

The School of Information Technology invite applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity position, beginning August 2025.\ \ The school emphasizes balanced excellence in innovative instruction and research. Candidates looking for a balanced experience that includes recognition and rewards for great teaching and strong research are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in various technical and managerial areas of cybersecurity. Successful candidates will conduct research related to the technical, organizational, or human-centered dimensions of cybersecurity, or other related areas, targeting publications for high-quality outlets.\ \ Responsibilities will include: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses, develop a focused area of scholarly research, supervise graduate students, and provide service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. We are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrated interest in mentoring first-generation students and those from other traditionally under-represented groups. Candidates are expected to take an integrative approach to working with faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds within and outside the school.

Additional Information

The School: The School of Information Technology (it.illinoisstate.edu) is one of eight units in the College of Applied Science and Technology. The School offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Computer Networking, and two Master of Science programs: Computer Science and Information Systems. The undergraduate Cybersecurity program is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The school has over 900 undergraduate and 50 graduate students and 30 full-time faculty.\ \ The College of Applied Science and Technology: (http://www.cast.ilstu.edu) is home to a variety of disciplines, which include: Department of Agriculture, Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, School of Information Technology, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Department of Military Science and Department of Technology.\ \ Illinois State University: IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois States Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.\ \ Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurances International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, he lth care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livabilitys top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Onlines list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois States campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.\ \

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

(a) a cover letter\ (b) a curriculum vitae\ (c) a one-page statement of research philosophy\ (d) one-page statement of teaching philosophy\ (e) contact information for three references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on \"Apply\"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin on September 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled