Position Title:
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
Faculty job profile with those of academic rank of Assistant Professor
The School of Computing and Analytics (SCA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for one full-time faculty position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning August 2027. Salary and benefits are competitive.
We seek candidates with teaching and research expertise in cybersecurity. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, cybersecurity risk management, AI for cybersecurity, digital forensics, ethical hacking, threat modeling and incident response, software security, and data/information privacy. The position will primarily contribute to our B.S. and M.S. programs in Cybersecurity and IT, with potential contributions to other programs such as Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering. Learn more about the Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs at https://www.nku.edu/informatics/schools/sca/programs/cit/index.html
NKU has been designated a National Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As the only CAE in the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati region with both undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity, NKU plays a central role in the area’s cybersecurity education and workforce development. NKU is also the only CAE in Kentucky to host an NSA/NSF GenCyber grant program.
Each fall, NKU hosts its Cybersecurity Symposium, a signature event that attracts broad participation from the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati communities. NKU’s B.S. and M.S. in Cybersecurity are high-quality programs that provide students with strong academic preparation and meaningful opportunities to engage with faculty inside and outside the classroom. NKU’s CyberDefense student team has also excelled in regional and national competitions, giving faculty valuable opportunities to mentor and collaborate with talented, highly engaged students. NKU’s CyberDefense student team has excelled in regional and national competitions, providing faculty with meaningful opportunities to mentor and collaborate with an energetic and growing student population.
The SCA is part of the College of Informatics (COI) (informatics.nku.edu) and is housed in Griffin Hall, a landmark high-tech building. The school offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three program clusters: Computer Science & Software Engineering (CS&SE), Cybersecurity & Information Technology (CYS&IT), and Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A). More information about the SCA is available also at
https://www.nku.edu/informatics/schools/sca/index.html
Teaching: Develop and teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester for tenure-track Assistant Professors (including at least two upper-level courses). Tenure-track faculty may teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research: Maintain an active research agenda in cybersecurity and/or information technology, with emphasis on projects that engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
Service: Contribute to the School, College, and University through committee work and professional engagement. Faculty are also expected to support initiatives such as the annual Cybersecurity Symposium and student organizations and events in cybersecurity and IT.
On-campus presence: This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.
Application materials should be submitted electronically at https://nku.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NKU_External
Please include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching interests
- Statement of research interests
- List of three references with complete contact information
Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2026.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions concerning this position should be addressed to:
Dr. Shahid Noor, noors2@nku.edu
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
NKU’s vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.
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