The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences invites applications for two positions: Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Instructor of Cyber Operations beginning January 2023 or August 2023.
Located in beautiful Charleston, S.C., The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college with a student body of 2300 undergraduate and 1000 evening and graduate students. Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences has 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. The department offers the B.S. in Computer Science; B.S. in Cyber Operations; M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (jointly with the College of Charleston); graduate certificates in cybersecurity, and software engineering; and undergraduate minors in cybersecurity, cyber inter-disciplinary studies, data science, and computer programming. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in computer science and cyber operations for majors and minors and graduate-level courses in computer and information sciences and cybersecurity. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per week with small class sizes.
The primary role of the faculty is the education of students in the classroom and advising the students with their academic programs. Faculty members are also responsible for scholarly activity and service. The Citadel supports faculty scholarship and professional development. Internal funding is available for research, development, and travel. The contract is a full-time, 9-month position. Candidates should exemplify The Citadel's core values of honor, duty, and respect.
Qualifications, Tenure-track Assistant Professor (up to two positions available)
Required: an earned doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related discipline and a strong aptitude for teaching courses in Cyber Operations. Preferred: candidates who can also teach computer science courses.
Qualifications, Instructor (up to one position available)
Required: an earned master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related discipline, and a strong aptitude for teaching courses in Cyber Operations. Preferred: candidates who can also teach computer science courses.
Additional Comments:
Salary and fringe benefits are competitive, and other benefits include convenient parking and access to the Citadel Beach House located on Isle of Palms. To find out more about The Citadel and life in Charleston, check out this video, https://vimeo.com/749600455/d65c9eabe2!
In addition to the online application, please attach or send in the following materials: curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans (required for Tenure-track Assistant Professor position), and three letters of recommendation, with at least one that addresses applicant's teaching. In the cover letter, please indicate all cyber operations courses you are interested in teaching. If you have any questions or concerns when applying, please call The Citadel's Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Michael Verdicchio, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409, phone: 843-953-6987, or by email: mv@citadel.edu.
Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The Citadel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer actively committed to ensuring diversity in all campus employment.
