Digital Forensics Professor: Teaching & Research

University Of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Digital Forensics faculty member to maintain and enhance the digital curriculum across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The role supports teaching, research, and service missions within the Forensic Science Institute.

The selected candidate will teach Digital Evidence, Digital Forensics and Lab, and related courses, mentor graduate projects, and participate in interagency collaboration. Doctoral degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in digital forensics or related discipline.
• Teaching and mentoring experience at college/university level.
• Experience with digital forensics software tools (Cellebrite, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase).
• Experience in lab management, accreditation, and legal/ethical oversight.
• Demonstrated academic research success and presentations.
• Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach, advise, and mentor students; evaluate performance and keep records.
• Develop and update digital forensics curriculum for undergrad and graduate levels.
• Collaborate with colleagues and professional peers.
• Engage in teaching, service, and scholarly activities in line with tenure policies.
• Provide instruction on legal requirements and expert witness testimony.
• Engage in research activities and mentor graduate projects.

Education

Master’s degree in Digital Forensics

Doctoral degree preferred

Teaching and mentoring experience

Academic research and presentations

Interagency collaboration

Tools

Cellebrite

Forensic Toolkit

Magnet AXIOM

EnCase

Job description

University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Digital Forensics faculty member to maintain and enhance the digital curriculum across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The role supports teaching, research, and service missions within the Forensic Science Institute.

The selected candidate will teach Digital Evidence, Digital Forensics and Lab, and related courses, mentor graduate projects, and participate in interagency collaboration. Doctoral degree preferred.