Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

The primary mission of the Dr. Henry M. Eldridge Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is to prepare students, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, to enter careers in mathematics, computer science, technology, engineering, and education and to continue their education beyond the undergraduate level.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fayetteville State University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity to begin in January 2026. Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses for our recently established B.S. in Cybersecurity program, research, student mentoring, and university and community service. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field with at least 18 credit hours of computer science courses at graduate level, preferably with expertise in cybersecurity ( ABD will be considered if award of Ph.D. degree can be expected before start of employment).

Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, today FSU serves a growing student body of approximately 7,000 and ranks among the nation's most diverse campus communities. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers B.S. degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Mathematics with approximately 600 majors.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of the position would be to teach undergraduate and graduate computer science and cybersecurity courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to its majors and to majors from other departments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about the position, feel free to contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Longfei Wu, by email ( lwu@uncfsu.edu) or by telephone (910-672-1020). To learn more about FSU and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, visit http://www.uncfsu.edu/macsc

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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