"Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity"

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please apply at https://jobs.uncfsu.edu

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 https://www.uncfsu.edu/macsc

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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).