What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Henderson Family Distinguished Professor & Program Director in Cybersecurity position at Appalachian State University?
Request to Recruit
| Position Title | The Henderson Family Distinguished Professor & Program Director in Cybersecurity |
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| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank | Full Professor or Associate Professor |
| Position Number | .096741. |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Department | Computer Information Systems - 255100 |
| Working Location (City, State) | Boone, NC |
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications | The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is pleased to invite applications for the endowed Henderson Family Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity position housed in the Department of Computer Information Systems. To be considered for this position, candidates will have the following:
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| Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) | We seek a colleague that exhibits a sincere commitment to the department's goals. Demonstration of the following is desired:
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| License/Certification Required | N/A |
| Description of the Department or Unit | The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found here. The Henderson Family Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity is open to the academic ranks of full professor as a distinguished professor, or associate professor as distinguished scholar. The professorship holder will maintain a high level of professional service and leadership beyond the University. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The successful candidate will hold a 9-month faculty position. The initial appointment to this endowed distinguished professorship will be for a period of five years and will be renewable based upon annual performance. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate will be expected to perform university, public, and professional service as part of the workload. The candidate will serve as the Cybersecurity Program Director for an initial period of three years. Duties of this role will include:
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Number Of Months Per Year | 9 |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire | 01/01/2026 |
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| Suggested Salary Range | Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: | No ABD consideration (see desc. below) |
| ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
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| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date | 02/19/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 03/01/2025 |
| Search Chair Name | Dr. Shane Sharpe |
| Search Chair Email | sharpers1@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49760 |
| Posting Number | FA00308P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.