Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity


  • Professional
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Posted 1 day ago
  • Expires on: January 31, 2025

Boise State University
Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Boise State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with a focus on cybersecurity. Strong candidates in other areas of Computer Science and closely related fields will also be considered.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a strong research program funded by external sources, supporting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service to the University and the profession along with other activities typical for a tenure-track faculty. Candidates will start in the fall of 2025.

A PhD in computer science, or a closely related field, is required by the date of hire. Applicants should demonstrate potential for establishing a record of excellence in teaching, significant contributions in research, and experience in collaborating with faculty or industry to develop and sustain funded research programs.

The search will remain open until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on November 3rd, 2024.

Boise State has made significant investments in the growth of the department, which is a critical part of the software and high-tech industry in Boise. Eighteen new faculty hires, a new building downtown, and new undergraduate and graduate programs have been added as the department has more than tripled in size. Faculty have active funded research programs, with several large funded grants and six NSF CAREER awards in the last seven years.

Application Procedure Instructions: Please visit https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/498622/assistant-professor-of-computer-science-cybersecurity to submit a cover letter addressed to the CS Cybersecurity Search Committee indicating your interests and qualifications for this position, a CV that includes employment history, and statements of research and teaching interests. Provide three professional references with contact information.