Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank), Center for Cybersecurity - 129530

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Position Number: 129530 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank), Center for Cybersecurity - 129530 Working Title:  Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank) Job Summary: The UWF Center for Cybersecurity seeks an experienced cybersecurity academic and scholar with demonstrated contributions in cybersecurity education and research for an open rank faculty opportunity. Candidates with demonstrated experience developing and teaching various cybersecurity courses, training and/or workforce development programs are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of securing grants or contracts to support education, training, workforce development, and research. Teaching and research interests include but are not limited to artificial intelligence and/or machine learning for cybersecurity, critical infrastructure security, industrial control systems security, cloud security, and industry certification courses. Candidates with other teaching and/or research experience are welcome to apply.

A successful candidate may be hired as (1) a non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, (2) an assistant professor in a tenure-track position in the appropriate academic department, or (3) an associate or full professor with tenure in the appropriate academic department, all based on education, experience, and preference. Rank and tenure within the University will be determined by educational background, experience, and record. Department Center for Cybersecurity FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Professor - Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field from an accredited institution or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

Associate Professor - Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field from an accredited institution or possesses professional qualifications in the field above those that would be equivalent to the highest degree. Normally, an associate professor will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research; and have had successful teaching or professional experience in the field of specialization. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

Full Professor - Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field from an accredited institution or possesses professional qualifications in the field, which would be equivalent to the highest degree. Normally, a professor will have produced significant creative work, professional writing, or research, have had successful teaching or professional experience; and be a recognized authority or an outstanding teacher in the field of specialization. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities. Position Qualifications: Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to cybersecurity-related teaching, research, and service. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in cybersecurity teaching, grants, and/or research appropriate for the academic rank of assistant, associate or full professor.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity teaching, training, and/or curriculum development, as evident through development and instruction of cybersecurity courses and training programs in face-to-face, online, or hybrid learning environments, and teaching recognitions.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding, including grants and contracts, to support education, training, workforce development, and research programs. Prior experience in the role of PI or Co-PI on funded grants and contracts.
• Administrative or management experience, including managing training and/or workforce development programs. Familiarity with cyber ranges and their use to enhance education and training. Cybersecurity industry certifications, such as Security+ or CISSP. Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screen. Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8AM - 5PM CT, Monday-Friday FTE 1 Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, experience and rank. Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 01/6/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.