Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech

Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Ruston, La

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Machine LearningCybersecurityRoboticsCAMResearchCommunication

About the role

  • T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
  • The College of Engineering and Science (COES) at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Computer Science program.
  • We seek highly qualified, research-active scholars specializing in cybersecurity and cyber operations.

Responsibilities

  • Candidates should exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching, with the ability to develop and deliver cybersecurity-focused curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and full contact information for at least four references.

Requirements

  • Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
  • The Computer Science program serves approximately 550 undergraduate majors and is the second-largest degree granting program at the university.

Nice to have

  • Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.
  • The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
  • References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
  • This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Compensation

  • Annual research expenditures within the College have averaged $16 million over the past five years.

Benefits

  • With the increasing frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber threats, there is a pressing need for cutting-edge research and innovative educational programs in cybersecurity.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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