Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.

About The Citadel

The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development. For fourteen consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.

About the Department

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:

Undergraduate degrees in:
• B.S. in Computer Science, with concentrations in:
   - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
   - Computer Information Systems
   - Cybersecurity
   - Data Science
• B.S. in Cyber Operations

Graduate degrees and certificates in:
• M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston)
• Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates)

Undergraduate minors in:
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
• Data Science
• Computer Programming

Facilities & Designations

The department hosts cutting-edge resources including:

• Cyber Lab
• Cyber Range
• Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC)
• Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab
• Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab
• Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab
• Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab

Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science
• Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor)
• Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor)
• Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution

The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications

For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)
• Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
• Engage students in scholarly research (Required)
• Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)

For Instructor

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)
• Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
• Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits on our HR website

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following at www.citadel.edu/careers:

• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only)
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching)
• Cover letter listing cyber operations courses applicant can teach

Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922 or visit: https://jobs.citadel.edu/jobs/search.

Questions about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Michael Verdicchio
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences
The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409
Phone: 843-953-6987
Email: mv@citadel.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.