Assistant Professor/Cybersecurity - Arkansas Research Alliance Innovation Scholar

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Computer Science

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for a dynamic early-career researcher in cybersecurity to join our faculty as an Assistant or Associate Professor. This prestigious position includes a generous startup package of $200,000, designation as an Arkansas Research Alliance Innovation Scholar, and a fellowship appointment with the new Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with industry and military partners, participate actively in the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) program, and contribute significantly to developing a cutting-edge graduate program focused on offensive cybersecurity operations and AI security. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline;

• Proven track record of cybersecurity research and scholarly publications;

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels;

• Significant experience with community engagement, outreach, or collaborative partnerships.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Eligibility to obtain U.S. government security clearance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses within the new graduate-level cybersecurity program, focusing on offensive cybersecurity operations and AI security;

• Engage actively in collaborative research initiatives through the CORE Center with universities, industry, and government agencies;

• Enhance and teach cybersecurity, AI, and cyber-informed engineering courses at undergraduate and graduate levels;

• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program;

• Produce high-quality scholarly publications and actively present research at major conferences;

• Supervise graduate students and potentially postdoctoral fellows;

• Participate in professional societies and contribute to academic community governance.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Central Arkansas cybersecurity industry representatives;

• Contribute through research, teaching, and service to enhance diversity, equity, and excellence in education;

• Fulfill additional departmental, college, and university duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain a robust research program in cybersecurity;

• Proven ability to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers;

• Strong teaching and curriculum development skills in cybersecurity and related fields at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$110,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Philip Huff
Associate Professor-EIT
pdhuff@ualr.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes