Job Description

Job Overview
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) at the University of Cincinnati is rapidly growing its faculty in cybersecurity, cloud computing, software application development, human computer interaction, and applied data science.



SoIT seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2025 advancing research in the practical, applied, and technical dimensions of securing systems and information, championing technological innovation, as well as engaging in new evidence-based approaches in IT industry with interdisciplinary collaborations.



An Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach, conduct research, scholarly and service activities. This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. Responsibilities of Assistant Professors are defined in the University contract with the AAUP, available at https://www.uc.edu/about/provost/faculty/aaup.html.



Essential Functions
Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars in areas such as but not limited to cybersecurity, cloud computing, software application
development, human-computer interaction, and/or applied data science.
Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities (including evaluating and developing curriculum for the department and/or college).
Serve on graduate committees, supervise and seek funding to support research laboratories (where appropriate).
Lead independent study activities, and off-campus learning such as research and field work.
Minimum Requirements
Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. For positions within Performing and Studio Arts or Nursing, an appropriate Master’s degree may replace the Doctoral requirement.

Required Education
An earned Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required prior to the effective date of appointment (ABD candidates at the time of application will be considered).

Required Experience
Prior to effective date of appointment all of the following:

At least one term of teaching experience, in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level, which could have been as a teaching assistant, adjunct, or full-time faculty.
Two peer-reviewed publications or one acquired external grant as a Co-PI or PI in areas related to information technology.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:

Cover letter
Full curriculum vitae (if ABD, include date of successful dissertation proposal defense and anticipated date of graduation)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of research agenda
List of at least three references