Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Description

Department: Mathematics and Computer Science

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status:   

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Ph.D. or Master’s degree 

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule:  

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity position to begin August 2026. The candidate should have a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison, KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour drive of major cities such as Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Lawrence, and Topeka as well as 40 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Benedictine College has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students and is a mission-centered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition, the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty to participate in and contribute to the broader world of learning. Candidates should, in their cover letter, address how they would operate in this context.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential function is to teach courses in Cybersecurity and/or Computer Science. A typical course load is 12 credit hours per semester. Courses vary in number of credit hours, but the teaching load typically requires teaching 3-4 courses per semester. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment and to engaging undergraduate students in research. Additional responsibilities include engagement in and service to the department, college, and community. This may include developing Cybersecurity curriculum. The candidate should expect to remain active in scholarship and hold broad teaching interests.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Research statement that addresses fostering undergraduate research
• Contact information for three references
• Beyond disciplinary expertise, Benedictine College seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our mission. Application materials should discuss how you might contribute to the college’s Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential identity.

Education

A Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or closely related field or a Master’s degree in such a field with ample professional experience related to Cybersecurity.

Experience
  Preference may be given to candidates with relevant teaching experience and/or demonstrated potential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk O 

Sit F 

Handling / Fingering F 

Reach Outward O 

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel N

Bend N

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less N

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less N

11-20 lbs N

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

EOE