Professor: Applied AI & Offensive Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Jobs; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Strong retirement matching

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Dakota State University, Beacom College, in Madison, SD, seeks a tenure-track faculty member to advance AI-enabled offensive cybersecurity research and teaching. The role involves teaching, developing hands-on labs, mentoring students, and pursuing external funding to connect AI capabilities with real-world cyber operations.

The appointment begins Fall 2027 (August). Expect opportunities to contribute across undergraduate and graduate programs, collaborate with industry and national labs, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in artificial intelligence, computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date.
• ABD candidates may be considered.
• Expertise applying AI or machine learning to cybersecurity, cyber operations, or related security applications.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Residence in South Dakota, or willingness to relocate to South Dakota, by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cyber operations, and areas at the intersection of AI and offensive cyber.
• Develop hands-on labs and applied technical learning experiences involving AI-enabled cybersecurity.
• Mentor master’s and doctoral students and serve on graduate research and dissertation committees.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research and pursue external grants and sponsored research opportunities.
• Connect research and teaching to real-world applications and build collaborative relationships with industry, government, national laboratories, and other external partners.
• Contribute through student advising, curriculum development, university service, and recruitment activities.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Written and spoken communication

Interpersonal communication

Relocation willingness

Education

Ph.D. in AI/CS/Cybersecurity/CS Engineering

ABD candidates may be considered

Job description

Dakota State University, Beacom College, in Madison, SD, seeks a tenure-track faculty member to advance AI-enabled offensive cybersecurity research and teaching. The role involves teaching, developing hands-on labs, mentoring students, and pursuing external funding to connect AI capabilities with real-world cyber operations.

The appointment begins Fall 2027 (August). Expect opportunities to contribute across undergraduate and graduate programs, collaborate with industry and national labs, and