Assistant-Associate Professor of Cybersecurity, Computer Electronics and Graphic Technology

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Cybersecurity

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 of Cybersecurity. We seek applicants who demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in teaching, laboratory and curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, 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.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About the 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. It is the unique Connecticut home to undergraduate and graduate programs in computer engineering technology, electronics, cybersecurity, and networking, supported by cutting-edge labs that draw statewide enrollment. The department's commitment to collaboration is exemplified by its co-development of the Cybersecurity and Computer Information Technology programs with the Computer Science Department. An additional Graphic Technology program and its facilities are in Nicolaus Copernicus Hall.

The department currently has seven full-time faculty with expertise in computer, electronics/electrical, cybersecurity, networking, Information technology, and digital printing, collectively supporting about 300 active students. Programs in the department are accredited by ABET (Computer Engineering Technology) and ATMAE (Electronics Technology, Networking Information Technology, and Graphics Technology). The BS Cybersecurity program is one of the few in the nation with the expertise and curriculum to provide NSA validated Programs of Study in both Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.

Position Profile

Responsibilities of this tenure-track position include teaching with regular teaching load of 12 hours per semester, 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:

Required Qualifications

• 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 August 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 or networking at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Familiar with NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) designating requirements and programs.
• A proven track record of external funding for 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.
• 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, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by January 20, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Please submit the following in a combined file under additional material:

• Concise (three pages maximum) statement of teaching philosophy and research statement (accomplishments, immediate research agenda, and long-term strategic plan).
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Note: If selected, official copies are required.
• For ABD candidates, letter from thesis advisor stating an anticipated date of completion by August 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. Shushan Zhao, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1839 or shushanz@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, please visit AAUP.

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, please visit CCSU Human Resources.