Job Description

Description
The School of Computing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks one full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Cybersecurity Technology, starting August 11, 2026.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will design and teach Cybersecurity Technology related courses and participate in activities that support the school's mission of teaching, research, and service. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to direct graduate student research in Cybersecurity related areas.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD will be completed by August 11, 2026. If all requirements for the PhD are not completed by this date, a term, non-tenure track appointment at a reduced rate of pay may be offered in accordance with university policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2faps/conting.php).
Teaching competency for Cybersecurity Technology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Evidence of high quality ongoing and future research.
Support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in designing and teaching Cybersecurity courses in academia or industry is preferred

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, research philosophy, transcripts, and contact information for 3 references.