Assistant Professor, Cyber Security Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cyber Security Studies. The position will hold an additional appointment of Faculty Fellow in the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy to advance grant-funded research including the areas of cyber threat modeling, cyber exercises and their methodology, operational security, and cyber-related US national security research conducted through the new National Security Research Institute at UC. Candidates will teach the core National and International Cyber Strategy and Policy course minimally twice a year (on-line 120 students per semester) and two other courses in a new BA in Cyber Strategy and Digital Affairs going through approval at this time. The appointment is intended to begin August 15, 2026. 
 
SPIA offers an MPA, MA and PhD in Political Science as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers --the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation (CTRHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP).
 
The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty.
 

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will: 
·    Teach the core undergraduate course in National and International Cyber Strategy and Policy minimally twice a year (on-line 120 students per semester) and two additional in-person courses in a new BA in Cyber Strategy and Digital Affairs per academic year (2-2 teaching load). Overtime a graduate course maybe developed in cyber security studies.
·    Hold an additional appointment of Faculty Fellow with the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy and pursue an active research agenda in cyber security studies and advance the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy's grant-based research including cyber threat modeling, cyber exercises and their methodology, operational security, and cyber-related US national security research conducted through the new National Security Research Institute at UC.
·    Support SPIA governance through unit-level, college, and/or university service such as but not limited to advising of SPIA majors. Engagement with the wider university community, external partners such as state of Ohio agencies, and/or national and international professional organizations is also expected as professional service.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of the appointment, PhD in Political Science or a related field. 

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must complete our on-line application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide:
·    a cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA/CCSP programs outlined above; 
·    full and current CV; 
·    three names of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists); 
·    a one-page statement addressing the candidate's intended contributions to the University's goals of building a team culture through teaching and service. 
 
Please use the `additional documents' feature to include all these required items. Review of applications will begin immediately with applications accepted until the position is filled.
 
Questions should be directed to Richard.Harknett@uc.edu
 

Compensation and Benefits

 UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
 
·    Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
·    Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
·    Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
·    Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
·    Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
·    Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.   
·    Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
 
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
 
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer