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Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

Apply now Job no: 496842
Work type: Full Time Permanent - Faculty
Location: Charleston
Categories: Science and Mathematics
Payscale: Unclassified

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.

About The Citadel

The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development.

About the Department

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:

Undergraduate degree programs:

  • B.S. in Computer Science
  • B.S. in Cyber Operations

Graduate degree and certificate programs:

  • M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston)
  • Graduate Certificate Programs in Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (joint with College of Charleston)
  • Graduate Certificate Program in Cyber Studies

Undergraduate minors and degree concentrations in:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science
  • Computer Programming
Facilities & Designations

The department hosts cutting-edge resources, including:

  • Cyber Lab
  • Cyber Range
  • Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC)
  • Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab
  • Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab
  • Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab
  • Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab

Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA). The B.S. in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science
  • Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor)
  • Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor)
  • Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution

The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications

For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

  • Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)
  • Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
  • Engage students in scholarly research (Required)
  • Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)

For Instructor

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)
  • Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)
  • Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)
Additional Information
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Access to convenient parking and The Citadel Beach House on the Isle of Palms
Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following at www.citadel.edu/careers:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Graduate transcripts
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only)
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching)
  • Cover letter listing cyber operations courses that the applicant can teach

Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922.

Questions about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Michael Verdicchio
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences
The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409
Phone: 843-953-6987
Email: mverdicc@citadel.edu

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Advertised: Apr 02 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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