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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Cybersecurity

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520


Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Edinburg: (956)665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Cybersecurity

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http://careers.utrgv.edu . Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email, and phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university. Exceptions can be made for applicants for the professor of practice position with an accredited master’s degree if they have extensive industry experience in the related fields. Candidates for assistant professor of practice must have significant industry experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsApplicants must have a demonstrated ability (or well-designed plan) to develop and maintain a funded research program and to lead multidisciplinary collaborative projects. A successful candidate must demonstrate having achieved (or a potential to achieve) excellence and balance in teaching, research, and service, collaboration with faculty across disciplines, and an ability to involve undergraduate students as well as graduate students in research activities.Preferred QualificationsThe highest consideration will be given to applicants who have expertise in

Cybersecurity, Informatics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology.Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date: 09/01/2025EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We encourage women, minorities, and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Open Date: 10/25/2024Close Date: 12/01/2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at

http://careers.utrgv.edu . Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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