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Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity

Position Number: 6393620
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $92,055.00 - $101,745.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500079
Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Computing Sciences
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Computing Sciences at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position to begin August 2026. The faculty member hired will be expected to teach both required and elective courses in the Cybersecurity program at the undergraduate and graduate levels, courses in support of the Computer Information Systems, and/or Computer Science programs, engage in scholarly research leading to refereed publications in the area of specialization and actively participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service appropriate to the rank.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Teach lower and upper division courses in Cybersecurity, and courses in support of the Computer Information Systems, and/or Computer Science programs, up to 18 credits per academic year. Engaging with students as required by the learning process and trends in the discipline.

Scholarship as appropriate to the person's areas of interest and specialization, including publication in relevant peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals.

Service to the department, college, university, profession, and community, including, but not limited to, work as members of appropriate committees.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Systems, or a closely related discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college. ABD (all but dissertation) hires must earn their doctoral degree within six months of appointment.

Ability to teach Cybersecurity courses at all levels and courses in support of the Computer Information Systems and/or Computer Science degree programs.
Ability to develop and maintain an active research program. Willingness and desire to mentor students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest and ability to teach classes in one or more but not limited to the following areas of Cybersecurity: Cryptography, Web security, Computer/Network Security, Information Assurance, Ethical Hacking, Incident Response, and Database security
Ability to develop new courses in areas of specialization
Prior teaching experience at the college level
Demonstrated commitment to exemplary teaching
Ability to effectively engage faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and collaborative manner

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please include a statement detailing research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and College and University unofficial transcripts (uploaded as one document). Best consideration given to those applications submitted by September 15, 2025.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5007957/assistant-professor-cybersecurity

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