Assistant Professor of Computer Science

B.S. in Cyber and Information Security Program

College of Professional Studies

Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science

Tenure Track Appointment

The Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor Computer Science, supporting the B.S. degree program in Cyber and Information Security, commencing September 1, 2018.

St. John's University was founded in 1870 and is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today's global society. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and exciting study abroad offerings. Our quality springs from an institutional vision of excellence and service. Students come from nearly 50 states and close to 120 foreign countries to pursue more than 100 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the arts, business, education, law, pharmacy, the sciences, and specialized professional programs. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. St. John's has three residential New York City campuses; an academic center in Hauppauge, NY; international campuses in Rome, Italy, and Paris, France; and study abroad locations in Seville, Spain, and around the world. The University's Division I athletic program offers 17 men's and women's programs in the Big East Conference. For more information visit http://www.stjohns.edu

The College of Professional Studies (CPS) has the largest undergraduate student body within the University and serves close to 4000 students in 28 undergraduate and 4 graduate level programs. For more information visit http://www.stjohns.edu/cps

The Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Networking Systems, and Healthcare Informatics, as well as a master's degree in Data Mining and Predictive Analytics. For more information on our programs, please visit http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/college-professional-studies/computer-science-mathematics-and-science

Responsibilities: This is a teaching-intensive position (9-12 credit hours per semester) with opportunities for research reductions. We place primary emphasis on the candidate's commitment to teaching and student engagement, together with ongoing research productivity. Division faculty are expected to participate in academic advisement, student mentoring, academic assessment, and other activities as required by the Chair and/or Dean.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science with cyber security focus or a D.P.S. in cyber security/forensics. Ideal candidates should possess graduate-level teaching experience, industry field experience, as well as a record of research and scholarly publications. We are especially interested in candidates experienced in multiple areas of cyber security and digital forensics, including digital warfare, protection of digital infrastructure, data risk management, intrusion detection and mitigation, security analytics, social media investigations, and healthcare information security. Other relevant specialization areas will be considered.

Candidates should be familiar with technology-supported learning pedagogy and be able to integrate technology into their teaching pedagogy.

To Apply on line: Submit your letter of interest and CV to Dr. Ronald Fechter, Chair, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science, on line. Three letters of reference will be requested further along in the recruiting process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.



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