C26-025 Assistant / Associate Professor of Cybersecurity (201524)

Department of Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology as a full-time, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor, with an emphasis on Cybersecurity. We seek applicants who demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in teaching, laboratory and curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, research, scholarship, and service. A successful candidate will apply their cybersecurity expertise within the broader context of networking, computer engineering, and related disciplines to meet the escalating industry demand for cybersecurity solutions.

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About CCSU’s Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology (CEGT) Department

Housed primarily in the new Applied Innovation Hub, the CEGT Department in the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology offers innovative, interdisciplinary programs. Equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, the department serves undergraduate programs in cybersecurity, computer engineering technology, electronics, networking, and graphics, and graduate programs in cybersecurity and computer information technology.

The department currently has seven full-time faculty, collectively supporting about 300 active students. Programs in the department are accredited by ABET and ATMAE. Central’s Cybersecurity program is one of the few in the nation with the expertise and curriculum to provide validated Programs of Study in both Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), designated through the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program managed by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Position Profile

Responsibilities of this tenure-track position include teaching with regular teaching load of 12 hours per semester including some evening classes, research, service to the department and the university, and professional scholarship activities. This appointment will also contribute to student advising, curriculum and laboratory development; student-faculty research, capstone projects supervision, program assessment and accreditation activities, and working with colleges and universities in the region.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess

• Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related discipline by date of appointment from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. ABD candidates with a clear plan for completion by December 2026 are also encouraged to apply.
• Evidence of active and continuous research in cybersecurity discipline (e.g., publications and presentations at professional conferences, peer-reviewed journal articles).
• Demonstrated skills and strong commitment to technical laboratory and experimental teaching, participation in hands-on research projects and application-oriented activities.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Additional requirements for consideration at the rank of Associate Professor:

• At least 5-year full-time university teaching experience in cybersecurity and computer networking at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.
• A proven track record of funding in support of applied research projects involving undergraduate or graduate students.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Two or more years of university teaching experience for Assistant Professor candidate.
• Three or more years of relevant full-time industrial experience or R&D experience in an industrial/government lab.
• Familiar with network system automation and tool-building in C/C /C#/Java/Python and related libraries and APIs (Netmiko, Ansible, REST etc.).
• Documented experience in one or more of these technical areas: operating system security, cloud security, Unix/Linux system administration, wireless networks and security.
• Experience with NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) program validation and designation.

To Apply

To begin the application process, electronically submit the following documents by June 20, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé

Notice to Applicants: Additional documents will be requested as necessary at time of interview.

Documents include the following:

• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Concise (three pages maximum) statement of teaching philosophy and research statement (accomplishments, immediate research agenda, and long-term strategic plan).
• For ABD candidates, a letter from thesis advisor stating an anticipated date of completion by December 2026.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Xiaobing Hou, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1843 or xhou@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.