APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Engineering
Department
Computer Science
Position Classification
Clinical Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Location
Moscow
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/17/2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Faculty Position Summary
The University of Idaho College of Engineering seeks applicants for an Assistant Clinical Faculty member on an academic year appointment in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and cybersecurity, combining lectures with laboratory, project-based, and experiential learning. Instruction may be delivered locally, online, hybrid, across campuses, and through hands-on laboratory experiences.
Candidates with practical industry experience, professional certifications, or applied research interests in cybersecurity are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to student success, mentorship, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities and to support the University’s mission of engaged learning and community impact.
Teaching & Advising Effort
90%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
5%
Outreach & Extension Effort
0%
University Service & Leadership Effort
5%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
An earned M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in written and oral communication.
- Experience working collaboratively.
- Experience teaching courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity or related experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in university-level instruction.
- Demonstrated experience supporting student growth and academic development and achievement.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing and/or supporting research and scholarship activities.
- Interest in pursuing and supporting research and scholarship activities.
- Demonstrated potential for learning and implementing innovative hands-on instructional methods.
- Demonstrated potential for delivering instruction in a variety of formats including, but not limited to, local, online, hybrid, hands-on, and laboratory.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contingency on Appointment
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
First consideration will be given to complete applications received by September 6, 2026.
Complete application consists of: CV, Letter of Qualification, Statement of Teaching, Transcripts, List of 3 References.
Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment
No
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check
EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
