Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology

The School of Computing and Analytics ( SCA) at Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) invites applications for one full-time faculty position in Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor (non-tenure track), beginning August 2026. Salary and benefits are competitive.

We seek candidates with teaching and/or research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT). Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): mobile and cloud security, cloud administration, web security, network security, network administration, digital forensics, software security, ethical hacking, threat modeling and incident response, risk analysis, system administration, and data/information privacy. The position will primarily contribute to our B.S. and M.S. programs in Cybersecurity and IT, with potential contributions to other programs such as Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering. Learn more about the Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs at https://www.nku.edu/academics/informatics/schools/sca/programs/cit.html.

NKU has been designated a National Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, making it the only CAE in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region with both undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs and the only institution in Kentucky to host an NSA/ NSF GenCyber grant program. Each fall, NKU hosts its Cybersecurity Symposium, a signature event that draws broad participation from the regional community, while the university's CyberDefense student team has achieved success in regional and national competitions, creating valuable opportunities for faculty to mentor and collaborate with an energetic and growing student population.

The SCA is part of the College of Informatics (COI) ( informatics.nku.edu) and is housed in Griffin Hall, a landmark high-tech building. The school offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three program clusters: Computer Science & Software Engineering (CS&SE), Cybersecurity & Information Technology ( CYS&IT), and Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A). More information about the SCA is available at nku.edu/sca.

Teaching: Develop and teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester for tenure-track Assistant Professors (including at least two upper-level courses) and four courses per semester for non-tenure track faculty (Professors of Practice / Teaching Professors). Tenure-track faculty may teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while non-tenure track faculty typically teach primarily at the undergraduate level.

Research (tenure-track only): Maintain an active research agenda in Cybersecurity / Information Technology, with emphasis on projects that engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.

Service: Contribute to the School, College, and University through committee work and professional engagement. Faculty are also expected to support initiatives such as the annual Cybersecurity Symposium and student organizations / events in cybersecurity and IT.

On-campus presence: This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master's degree for Professor of Practice / Teaching Professor - Ph.D. for Assistant Professor

Application materials should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.nku.edu/. Please include:

Priority will be given to applications received by November 30, 2025.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions concerning this position should be addressed to:
Dr. Wei Hao, haow1@nku.edu, (859) 572-5659

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

NKU's vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.