Assistant/Associate Professor - Cybersecurity Job at South Dakota Board of Regen

Assistant/Associate Professor - Cybersecurity

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Cybersecurity

Posting Number: F01636P

Department: DSU-Beacom College

The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor, full-time (9-month) faculty position in cybersecurity. This position will provide expertise and experience in key technical areas, a strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and compliance, and respond to real-world security challenges with academic innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses covering a variety of cybersecurity disciplines, emphasizing hands-on learning.
• Develop innovative, applied technical labs and real-world learning experiences for students.
• Conduct research and publish in cybersecurity areas related to technical expertise and policy development.
• Pursue external grant and funding opportunities to support research and student engagement.
• Mentor and advise students on projects, research, and career development.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to foster experiential learning.

Key Areas of Technical Expertise (One or more of the following):

• Network Security: Design and defense of secure networks, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure communication protocols.
• Penetration Testing & Red Teaming: Vulnerability analysis, exploit development, and offensive security techniques.
• Cryptography: Encryption techniques, key management, and applications of cryptographic methods to protect sensitive data.
• Cyber-Secure System Administration & Blue Teaming: Implementation of industry standard technologies in secure business computing environments.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Analyzing, mitigating, and documenting security incidents using forensic tools.
• Software and Application Security: Secure coding practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• SCADA /OT Systems: Security for critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and operational technology.
• Cloud Security: Identity and access management (IAM), secure architecture, and data protection in cloud environments.
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Integrating security into the software development process, DevSecOps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment (ABD candidates may be considered).
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid sick leave
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid family leave

How to Apply:

To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references.

For full consideration, please submit all materials by March 26, 2025, for a Fall 2025 start. The search will remain open until the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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