Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.

About The Citadel The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students.

The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development.

For fourteen consecutive years, U.S.

News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.

About the Department The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members.

It offers: Undergraduate degrees in: * B.S.

in Computer Science, with concentrations in: * Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning * Computer Information Systems * Cybersecurity * Data Science * B.S.

in Cyber Operations Graduate degrees and certificates in: * M.S.

in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston) * Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates) Undergraduate minors in: * Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning * Cybersecurity * Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies * Data Science * Computer Programming Facilities & Designations The department hosts cutting-edge resources including: * Cyber Lab * Cyber Range * Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC) * Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab * Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab * Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab * Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA). Position Responsibilities Responsibilities include: * Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science * Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor) * Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor) * Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor * Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required) * Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required) * Engage students in scholarly research (Required) * Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred) For Instructor * Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required) * Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required) * Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred) Additional Information * Competitive salary and benefits Benefits of Working at The Citadel * Extensive Health Plans * Great Retirement Options * Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents * Paid Parental Leave * Isle of Palms Beach Club * Swain Family Boat Center * Community Service Opportunities * Read more about our benefits on our HR website Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following at * Curriculum vitae * Graduate transcripts * Statement of teaching philosophy * Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only) * Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching) * Cover letter listing cyber operations courses applicant can teach Questions about the application process?

Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at or visit: Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr.

Michael Verdicchio Chair, Faculty Search Committee Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 Phone: Email: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.