Cyber Security Assistant or Associate Professor

Summary

The Department of Computer Science at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the area of Cybersecurity that will be filled at either an Associate Professor (tenured) or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. Start date is August 2025.

Information about Program and College

The Department of Computer Science is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university’s strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world’s challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving inclusive excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean’s Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and equitable working environment.

The Department currently has 14 full-time faculty members with national and/or international reputations, about 330 undergraduate majors, and 80 graduate students. Undergraduate students pursue baccalaureate degrees in computer science and software engineering and graduate students pursue a MS in Computer Science and in Data Science, and a Ph.D. in Data Science. The B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The B.S. in Software Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The Department of Computer Science is one of the units that has been served by BGSU ALLIES, a three-year project funded by NSF that is designed to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic STEM careers. Paralleling similar efforts at the student level, the department sponsors the BG Women in Computing student organization, which became a student chapter of ACM-W in 2018. The department has also recently been awarded a $1.14 million scholarship fund from the State of Ohio and the Department of Higher Education to recruit high-achieving students from underrepresented groups.

For more information about the department, please visit https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/computer-science.html

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of courses, such as Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Networking, Database, or Cybersecurity effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels using inclusive pedagogies and course design with a student learning focus
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Actively seek and obtain external funding to sustain a research program that results in peer-reviewed journal articles or conference publications
• Provide service at the department, college, university, professional, and community level

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, cybersecurity or a closely related discipline (e.g., Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems). ABDs will be considered if the requirements for the degree will be completed by August 2025
• Teaching experience at the college level as a course instructor, teaching assistant, guest lecturer, or practicum instructor
• Established research background in cybersecurity evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, reports, or scientific presentations at conferences or workshops
• Applicants for a tenured position need to meet the criteria for tenure and rank at BGSU (See the approved policy at https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/provost/faculty-affairs/documents/rtp-policies/approved-CBA-2-rtp-cs.pdf)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level (course instructor, teaching assistant, guest lecturer, teaching practicum) in the area of cybersecurity
• Experience with research grant proposals (e.g., assisting with  proposal development, submitting proposals to federal or state funding agencies)
• Institutional, professional, or community-level service experience

Additional Information

Application Process

Applications accepted online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter clearly indicating if the application is for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor or a tenured, Associate level position. Failure to do so will result in the application being considered incomplete.
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that is centered on student success
• Research Plan outlining overall research agenda and strategy for obtaining external funding to support research
• One to five PDF files of in-press manuscripts or publications from within the last 3 years
• Contact information for three professional references

Candidates invited for on-campus interviews must provide unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations of teaching, classroom observations), and a start-up proposal containing a list of required equipment and supplies with cost estimates.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and written letters of reference. BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

Deadline to apply is Sunday, January 12, 2025

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information:

For questions about the search, please contact Dr. Rob Green (greenr@bgsu.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.