"Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity"

Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity

Company: Utah Tech University

Job Location: St. George, UT

Category: Computer Science

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 26FAC682-1

Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Department: Computing

Opening Date: 10/07/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Announcement

The Department of Computing at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, starting July 1, 2026. The preferred candidate will possess a terminal degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology. We are seeking someone with a strong knowledge of SCADA and ICS security to complement our existing expertise. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/computing/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in cybersecurity each academic year.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of programs and projects in Cybersecurity and related areas.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity (or a related field) will be considered for the Instructor of the Practice. Master's degree in Cybersecurity or closely related field by Spring 2026 preferred. A terminal degree is required to be considered for the Assistant Professor.
• Industry experience strongly preferred. Interest in Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork are desired.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is also desirable.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $70,000 for Instructor of the Practice or $87,000 for Assistant Professor with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins November 10, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.