Associate Professor

Associate Professor

The Department of Computer Science at Marshall University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, beginning August 2027.

Position Type: The position is full-time, nine-month, tenure-track. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Candidates should demonstrate an established record of scholarship appropriate to the rank sought, a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the ability to contribute to the research mission of the department and college. Applicants with expertise at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, AI-enabled cybersecurity, security and trustworthiness of AI systems, adversarial machine learning, generative AI and large language model security, intelligent threat detection, privacy-preserving AI, and secure and resilient cyber-physical systems.

Depending on expertise and departmental needs, teaching may include courses in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and participate in research and educational initiatives associated with Marshall University's cybersecurity and emerging technology infrastructure. The candidate must be committed to service to the institution, department, profession, and community. The successful candidate will also contribute to interdisciplinary programs of study and support student development, recruitment, and engagement.

Marshall University is making a significant investment in cybersecurity education and research through its new $45 million Cyber Security Center, scheduled for completion in Fall 2027. The 78,000-square-foot facility will house 13 specialized cybersecurity laboratories, including facilities focused on Open-Source Intelligence, Industrial Control Systems, and Digital Identity, as well as dedicated spaces for collaboration with private industry. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to and help shape interdisciplinary research, education, and industry partnerships associated with this new facility.

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