Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Program Director for Cybersecurity

Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Program Director for Cybersecurity

Tenure-Track | 10-Month Appointment

Start Date: Spring 2026 (January) or Fall 2026 (August)

The Department of Computer Science at Canisius University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. This is a 10-month, long-term, tenure-track faculty appointment that also includes serving as the Program Director for Cybersecurity.

• A doctorate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment or within one year of hire is preferred. Candidates who hold an MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field with professional experience will also be considered.
• Professional experience and/or clear research agenda evident through peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Familiarity with industry trends, workforce demands, and job skill requirements in the computing and cybersecurity fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and graduate-level Cybersecurity courses.
• Lead curriculum development and develop new courses that reflect emerging technologies and industry trends for the cybersecurity program. 
• Advise and mentor students.
• Provide opportunities for student research projects.
• Support and grow partnerships with industry and educational institutions.
• Conduct program assessment and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Review Cybersecurity student applications.
• Provide service to the department, university, and broader community.
• Coordinate with admissions and marketing to support program promotion and enrollment.
• Recruit, hire, and manage adjunct faculty teaching in the cybersecurity program.
• Attend department, school, division, and director meetings as needed.
• Manage cybersecurity lab, its computers and its server.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius and click on View Current Employment Opportunities.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience (Dr. Jeffrey J. McConnell, Chair-Computer Science)
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus of one course you have taught or designed (if available)
• Sample course evaluations (if available)
• Research statement (if available)
• Names, titles and email addresses for three professional references. Your references will receive an email requesting they submit their reference letter directly to Human Resources.

Review of completed applications will begin October 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time faculty’s date. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, life, and disability insurance; retirement plan participation; and tuition benefits for themselves and qualified dependents.

Salary: 

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / year

$7,500 Director additional pay

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.).

The Computer Science department has a well-established, diverse, and vibrant community of faculty and students that the successful candidate will join. Concern and support for student learning is a cornerstone. This focus on student learning has developed a long history of successful graduates including a winner of an Academy Award for Technical Achievement in Computer Graphics and a winner of a Pulitzer Prize.To learn more about the Computer Science Department at Canisius College go to www.canisius.edu/computer-science.

It is the policy of Canisius College to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Canisius College and the PA Program will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The college is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.