Assistant Professor (9 Month Salaried)

iSchools Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida State University School of Information (FSU iSchool) invites applications for a faculty position focused on cybersecurity research and teaching. The candidate will engage from behavioral, sociotechnical, or technical perspectives and contribute to AI, HCI, data science, information policy, ethics, and networking contexts.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a clear research agenda, strong teaching excellence across bachelor’s to doctoral programs, and a plan for securing external

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in information science, information systems, information technology, or a cognate field.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity-related courses across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
• Advise students and participate in committees and professional activities.
• Develop and articulate an externally funded research program.

Education

Ph.D. in information science, information systems, information technology, or a cognate field

Job description

The School of Informationat Florida State Universit y is seeking a faculty colleague whose research and teaching will be in the broad domain of cybersecurity and who will employ a behavioral, sociotechnical, and/or technical perspective. Specific areas of research interest may include, but are not limited to, how cybersecurity interacts with areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), human-computer interaction (HCI), data science, information policy, information ethics, and computer networking.

Successful candidates will have strong technical and/or analytical skills and be able to articulate a research agenda that aligns with the broader research interests of the iSchool. They must also clearly demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a highly interdisciplinary environment. Candidates should also indicate a clear plan for actively seeking external funding.

In addition to strong research, the iSchool values highly effective and innovative teaching. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching in cybersecurity-related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels, including courses in the iSchool’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Experience teaching online, as well as face-to-face, is preferred. Faculty typically teach two courses per semester each academic year. All faculty members are expected to advise students, serve on iSchool, College, and University committees, and be active in professional and academic organizations.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in information science, information systems, information technology, or a cognate field.