Tenure Track in Cybersecurity
9160BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS – Department of Cybersecurity
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security and Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Information Sciences & Technologies, Information Security and Forensics, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Networking and Cyber Security, Networking and Systems Administration, Networking, Security and Systems Administration
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025
Detailed Job Description
The Department of Cybersecurity in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of cybersecurity, beginning August 2025, with special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence, or which makes use of AI techniques. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.
RIT is making a major investment in cybersecurity, recently receiving a $20 million gift to support our cybersecurity programs, including building the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute (ESL GCI). ESL GCI brings together over 40 faculty from across the University to address the growing challenges in cybersecurity with an interdisciplinary approach and to establish RIT as a leader in the field. Recently, we have attracted faculty with excellent research records, including multiple publications in venues like IEEE Security & Privacy, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS, and more. A successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the growth of ESL GCI, playing a critical role in advancing research and education in cybersecurity and collaborating across departments and colleges. Please visit https://cybersecurity.rit.edu for more information.
RIT is committed to being a student-centered research university. As part of that commitment, assistant professors will be offered a low teaching load, a mid-tenure review in the third year, with tenure review during year six, after which the teaching load will be adjusted according to the intensity of the research load. RIT is also positioned to provide excellent competitive startup funding for PhD students, equipment, and travel in support of building an outstanding research program. The university provides support for gaining external funding, including several internal seed funding opportunities.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting: https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits
Department/College Description
The College:
The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college’s PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 140 full‐time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas,including the Global Cybersecurity Institute the Center for Human‐Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), RIT’s Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://www.rit.edu/pht180/), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).
The Department:
In 2012, the Department of Cybersecurity was established to address critical security challenges cutting across computing disciplines. The department has 18 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. The department offers BS and MS degrees in Cybersecurity, with current enrollment of 553 and 77 students, respectively. We also have a Ph.D. program that is administered within GCCIS. We are designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense – Research by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency. RIT’s cyber defense team is a perennial contender in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) and won the national championship in 2013. RIT is also host to the Global Finals of the National Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC), and its team won the finals in 2021. The department engages in a wide range of research in topics, including AI & ML for Cybersecurity, Applied Cryptography, Cybersecurity Pedagogy, Privacy, Software Security, Trusted Computing, Usable Security, and Wireless Security.
The University:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a computing or related discipline by date of appointment.
- Recent scholarly dissemination record that demonstrates exceptional potential in cybersecurity research from the perspective of the candidate’s discipline of expertise. For example, scholarly dissemination may include presentations in academic conferences, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and/or development of peer-reviewed software products or data sets.
- Demonstrated evidence of experience or potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
- Commitment and potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to mentor master/doctoral students.
- An interest in working in a collaborative, collegial department and among colleagues in the department, college, and institution.
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9160BR. Please submit your online application, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, curriculum vitae or Resume, which should include a list of publications and upload the following attachments:
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy describing your teaching experience, specific courses you can teach, and your approach to teaching, mentoring, and/or advising.
- A Research Statement describing the accomplishments, impacts, and future directions of your research.
- A List of three Professional References: The search committee may solicit recommendation letters from these references.
- Contribution to diversity statement explaining how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in your work.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position by emailing Britt Stanford at: bmsvse@rit.edu
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 105000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:135000
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