<p>Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations</p> <p>The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.</p> <p>About The Citadel</p> <p>The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development. For fourteen consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.</p> <p>About the Department</p> <p>The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:</p> <p>Undergraduate degrees in:</p> <ul> <li>B.S. in Computer Science, with concentrations in: </li><li>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning </li><li>Computer Information Systems </li><li>Cybersecurity </li><li>Data Science </li><li>B.S. in Cyber Operations </li></ul> <p>Graduate degrees and certificates in:</p> <ul> <li>M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston) </li><li>Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates) </li></ul> <p>Undergraduate minors in:</p> <ul> <li>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning </li><li>Cybersecurity </li><li>Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies </li><li>Data Science </li><li>Computer Programming </li></ul> <p>Facilities & Designations</p> <p>The department hosts cutting-edge resources including:</p> <ul> <li>Cyber Lab </li><li>Cyber Range </li><li>Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC) </li><li>Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab </li><li>Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab </li><li>Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab </li><li>Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab </li></ul> <p>Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA).</p> <p>Position Responsibilities</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science </li><li>Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor) </li><li>Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor) </li><li>Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution </li></ul> <p>The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor</p> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required) </li><li>Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required) </li><li>Engage students in scholarly research (Required) </li><li>Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred) </li></ul> <p>For Instructor</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required) </li><li>Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required) </li><li>Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred) </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits </li></ul> <p>Benefits of Working at The Citadel</p> <ul> <li>Extensive Health Plans </li><li>Great Retirement Options </li><li>Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Isle of Palms Beach Club </li><li>Swain Family Boat Center </li><li>Community Service Opportunities </li><li>Read more about our benefits on our HR website </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>Applicants should submit the following at www.citadel.edu/careers:</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum vitae </li><li>Graduate transcripts </li><li>Statement of teaching philosophy </li><li>Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only) </li><li>Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching) </li><li>Cover letter listing cyber operations courses applicant can teach </li></ul> <p>Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922 or visit: https://jobs.citadel.edu/jobs/search.</p> <p>Questions about the position should be directed to:</p> <p>Dr. Michael Verdicchio</p> <p>Chair, Faculty Search Committee</p> <p>Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences</p> <p>The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409</p> <p>Phone: 843-953-6987</p> <p>Email: mv@citadel.edu</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p>