Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, professional-track or tenure-track position as Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, starting July 1, 2027.

The role emphasizes knowledge of SCADA and ICS security, with responsibilities including teaching 30 credits per year (Instructor) or 24 credits (Assistant Professor), contributing to program development, and fulfilling normal faculty duties.

Qualifications

• For Instructor of the Practice, a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2027 is required.
• A terminal degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required to be considered for the Assistant Professor.
• Industry experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year for Instructor of the Practice.
• Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year for Assistant Professor.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Active learning

Teamwork

Industry experience

Teaching experience

ICS security

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Terminal degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

The Department of Computing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, starting July 1, 2027. We are seeking someone that has a strong knowledge of SCADA and IC security and that can complement our existing expertise. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/computing/.

• For Instructor of the Practice - teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year. For Assistant Professor – teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• To be considered for the Instructor of the Practice a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2027 is required. A terminal degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required to be considered for the Assistant Professor.
• Industry experience strongly preferred. Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time (9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $73,000 - $77,000 for Instructor of the Practice or $90,000 - $94,000 for Assistant Professor with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

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