Cybersecurity & Data Analytics Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure-track appointment at the Associate Collegiate Professor level beginning August 2026.

The position focuses on teaching cybersecurity, information technology, and business analytics at undergraduate and graduate levels, with course development and student advising responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in information systems, information technology, operations management or related field.
• Ability to teach cybersecurity, IT and analytics at undergrad/grad levels.
• Experience contributing to program development and research in data analytics and security.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity, IT and business analytics to undergrad/grad students.
• Develop courses and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in departmental committees.
• Maintain active engagement in research and service to the college.
• Occasional travel for professional meetings and conferences.

Skills

information security

risk management

privacy

data ethics

data governance

machine learning

deep learning

artificial intelligence

teaching

curriculum design

Education

Ph.D. in IS or IT-related field

Job description

The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure-track appointment at the Associate Collegiate Professor level beginning August 2026.

The position focuses on teaching cybersecurity, information technology, and business analytics at undergraduate and graduate levels, with course development and student advising responsibilities.