School of Cybersecurity and Privacy Open-Rank tenure-Track Faculty

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks exceptional candidates in Cybersecurity and Privacy to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This role involves building an active research program while teaching and mentoring students in cutting-edge topics. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse faculty and contribute to groundbreaking research projects that address societal challenges. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and education in a vibrant academic environment, making a significant impact on the next generation of leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant fields required.
• Strong background in Cybersecurity and Privacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Build an active research program in Cybersecurity and Privacy.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in related fields.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Privacy

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Public Policy

Education

Ph.D. in Computing

Ph.D. in Operations Research

Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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277013

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

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Full-Time

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Regular

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About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

About The School of Cybersecurity and Privacy

The School of Cybersecurity and Privacy, ranked #2 in Cybersecurity, is one of five schools in the #6 ranked College of Computing. Founded in September 2020, it builds on the strong foundation and continued success of the cybersecurity research, education, and service efforts at Georgia Tech that began more than twenty years ago. SCP consists of 25+ faculty working to fulfill a mission of "Building security in everything, for everyone, every day." We believe that societal problems require multidisciplinary solutions, that rigorous research can be inspired everyday problems, that developing tomorrow's leaders requires revolutionizing security education, and that together we can create a more secure future. Our faculty teach topics in public policy, law, international affairs, engineering, and computing in order develop the next generation of leaders who solve societal problems from cybercrime to trustworthy AI and who are trained to not only ask "does it work?" but importantly "is it secure?"

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

We seek exceptional candidates in all areas of Cybersecurity and Privacy as well as candidates exploring emerging or interdisciplinary topics that push the boundaries of these fields. In addition to building an active research program in these areas, successful candidates will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as perform service roles across the school, the college, and the institute.

*Please note: There will be multiple hires for this role*

Required Qualifications

Applicants are required to have (or expected to receive before start of appointment) an earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Computing, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cognitive Science and Psychology, Law, Public Policy, Political Science and International Relations, Business, Management, or related field.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via https://hr.gatech.edu/careers

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to [e-mail]

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Applications received by December 31, 2024 will receive full consideration for hiring.

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre- employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.