Adjunct Professor for Offensive Security (Graduate Standing)

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for part-time, non-tenured instructors, with a start date of Jan 19, 2026.

The department of Computer Science & Engineering offers:

BS degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering,

MS degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy, Emerging Tech, and PhD degrees in Computer Science.

We invite applicants to teach one or more graduate courses. In particular, we presently seek instructors for Offensive Security (graduate standing) with a hands-on approach. You should be an excellent experienced instructor with a MS or a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a record of practical industry experience in this area and a real passion to teach it. Instruction modality is both online and/or in-person at NYU Tandon’s Brooklyn campus.

This course teaches Offensive Security in the context of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges. It covers techniques and methods to reverse x86_64 assembly, exploitation strategies for compiled binaries, and common vulnerabilities in web applications and cryptographic implementations.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Assess the logic of compiled code via binary reverse engineering and solve programming challenges based on the functionality of the binary
• Employ memory corruption tactics and strategies to exploit compiled binaries
• Recognize web-based vulnerabilities and develop relevant attacks
• Assess cryptographic implementations to identify vulnerabilities and write-related exploits to demonstrate understanding
• Apply course-related CTF challenges to real-world software
• Compete in future CTF competitions

Please submit the following materials through the "Apply Now" button.

• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Teaching statement describing experience and teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for at least two references (if appropriate)

We will review applications starting immediately and will continue until we fill the position; we encourage you to submit early. If appropriate: Should you have any questions please contact: Abhijit Chitnis at: aac664@nyu.edu

About Us

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by a historic commitment investment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University’s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon’s Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school’s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and new perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.

We aspire to create a climate where inclusion is not only appreciated but also considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for, and who possess an interest in, working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the contact hour rate for this position is $222.27. This rate is based on the collective bargaining agreement with Local 7902.