Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity

• Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
• Department of Computer Science

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor - Cybersecurity to join our team Spring 2026! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range: $96,000 - 102,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

• Work Location: On-Site
• Benefits at a Glance
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• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
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• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

The successful faculty member will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and general computer science as assigned by the chair based on departmental needs, will possess a solid publication record, and be expected to develop or continue to develop a strong research group with externally funded research program in Cybersecurity. 

The tenure-track, assistant professor position in Cybersecurity will have expertise in one or more of the following areas of Cybersecurity:

• Data security including digital forensics and cryptographic multiparty computation
• Software security including malware analysis, software supply chain security, deployment and maintenance
• System security including vulnerability analysis and cloud computing security
• Network security including SDN and NFV security
• Component security or device security including reverse engineering and security platform architecture
• Formal methods and language based security
• Human aspects of security including social engineering, usable security and privacy
• AI/ML security and IoT/ICS security
• Interdisciplinary research cutting across human security, organization security and society security

The Department of Computer Science at UCCS excels in preparing undergraduates for careers in the computing industry locally and nationally by providing ABET-accredited classes of high quality. The department has over 700 majors across several programs including graduate-level programs to suit the needs of full-time students and working individuals in the region.

The Department of Computer Science is an NSA/DHS designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) and in Research (CAE-R). We comprise 22 full-time faculty, including NSF CAREER, NIH MIRA, and AFOSR YIP winners, with approximately 600 undergraduates, 70 masters students, and 50 PhD students in two PhD programs---one in Computer Science and the other in Cybersecurity. In 2024-25, the department averaged $650K in active funding per tenure track faculty member. We actively support students through NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS), DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP), and DoD VICEROY grants. The department proudly advocates and pushes the university’s efforts to continue to grow its high research activity.

Explore the Computer Science Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees: https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/computer-science 

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 27, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: weeks of December 8 and 15, 2025.
• Potential start date: January 13, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area. Ph.D. must be conferred by start date of appointment (January 2026).
• At least 4 months teaching experience in an academic setting as a teaching assistant, instructor of record or the equivalent.