The Department of Cybersecurity (CSEC) in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) at RIT invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, with special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence, or which makes use of AI techniques. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the research of the department and college through external funding and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.

The CSEC department currently has 18 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. The department offers BS and MS degrees in Cybersecurity, with a current enrollment of 553 and 77 students, respectively. Our Ph.D. program is administered at the college level and has about 150 students.

RIT is making a major investment in cybersecurity, recently receiving a $20 million gift to support our cybersecurity programs, including building the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute (ESL GCI). ESL GCI brings together over 40 faculty from across the university to address the growing challenges in cybersecurity with an interdisciplinary approach and to establish RIT as a leader in the field. Our recent faculty hires have excellent research records, including multiple publications in venues like IEEE Security & Privacy, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS, and more. Please visit https://cybersecurity.rit.edu for more information.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; research and professional development; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and adaptability; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in a computing or related discipline by date of appointment.
• Recent scholarly dissemination record that demonstrates exceptional potential in cybersecurity research from the perspective of the candidate’s discipline of expertise. Scholarly dissemination includes presentations in academic conferences, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and/or development of externally evaluated software products or data sets.
• Evidence of experience or potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Commitment and potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to mentor master/doctoral students.
• An interest in working in a collaborative, collegial department and among colleagues in the department, college, and institution.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

To review the full description and to apply, go to https://apptrkr.com/5635477 and search for 9160BR.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages.

Salary range (9-month base): $105,000 – $135,000

Full-Consideration Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: August 13, 2025

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.  For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.