"Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations"

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.

About The Citadel

The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development. For fourteen consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.

About the Department

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:

• Undergraduate degrees in:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, with concentrations in: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science
  • B.S. in Cyber Operations
• Graduate degrees and certificates in: M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston), Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates)
• Undergraduate minors in: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies, Data Science, Computer Programming

Facilities & Designations

The department hosts cutting-edge resources including: Cyber Lab, Cyber Range, Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC), Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab, Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab, Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab, Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab. Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science, Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor), Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor), Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution. The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications

For T tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required), Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required), Engage students in scholarly research (Required), Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred).

For Instructor: Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required), Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required), Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred).

Additional Information

Competitive salary and benefits. Benefits of Working at The Citadel: Extensive Health Plans, Great Retirement Options, Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents, Paid Parental Leave, Isle of Palms Beach Club, Swain Family Boat Center, Community Service Opportunities. Read more about our benefits on our HR website.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following at www.citadel.edu/careers: Curriculum vitae, Graduate transcripts, Statement of teaching philosophy, Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only), Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching), Cover letter listing cyber operations courses applicant can teach. Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922. Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Michael Verdicchio, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409, Phone: 843-953-6987, Email: mv@citadel.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.