Assistant Professor of Cyber Engineering Technology & Computer Science

Job Description

The Department of Computational, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cyber Engineering Technology (CET) beginning Spring/Summer 2027.

We seek an innovative educator and scholar whose expertise lies at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of our Cyber Engineering Technology program while fostering strong collaboration with the Department's Electronics Systems Technology (ESET) and Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Mathematics programs as appropriate.

A&M-SA is a fast-growing comprehensive regional university with over 7,500 students. It is part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is located on 694 acres in south San Antonio and serves a multi-cultural student body, offering academic programs that meet regional needs. The campus, with Mudéjar style buildings and contemporary facilities that leverage technology to enhance the student experience, embraces the spirit of San Antonio's rich culture. Self-reported demographic data indicate 60% of students are the first generation in their family in college, and 66% women. We seek to recruit faculty that enhance the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experience. We are committed to the success of first-generation college students and military veterans. In this context applicants should address, in their cover letter, how their life experiences, work history, professional engagement, and relevant community engagement will contribute to the success of our students, and what the applicants' plans are for serving our student population.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Hardware and embedded systems security, including secure hardware architectures, firmware, trusted computing, FPGA security, and hardware-assisted cryptography.
• Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing security, including embedded devices, wireless communications, industrial IoT, and secure sensing platforms.
• Cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure security, including industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), smart manufacturing, robotics, transportation, water, energy, and other intelligent infrastructure.
• Applied cybersecurity for electronic systems, including hardware assurance, secure system design, vulnerability analysis, cyber resilience, and AI-enabled cyber defense.

Applicants with experience integrating cybersecurity principles into electronics, embedded systems, automation, or intelligent infrastructure are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department is committed to preparing graduates who can design, build, secure, and operate modern cyber-enabled engineering systems. The Cyber Engineering Technology program emphasizes applied learning through laboratories, project-based instruction, undergraduate research, industry collaboration, and experiential education. Faculty are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary research spanning cybersecurity, engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, intelligent infrastructure, digital twins, and resilient cyber-physical systems.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses primarily in cyber engineering technology and electronics systems engineering technology. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in cybersecurity and computer science as appropriate.
• Contribute to impactful research and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to the service mission of the university.

Required Education and Experience:

• An earned Ph.D. or Doctor of Engineering in Cyber-Engineering or a related field by the time of the appointment. The candidate's expertise and experience must focus on the security of hardware, IoT, embedded or cyber-physical systems.
• Candidates with ABD status will be considered if the requirements for the Ph.D. degree are completed before the appointment begins (degree conferral may happen later).
• A commitment to teaching excellence, especially at the undergraduate level, using hands-on experiential learning methods.
• Demonstrated potential of scholarly activity with an ability to secure external funding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on contributing to department and university growth.
• Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Teaching at the university level (Graduate Teaching Assistant Experience in these areas will also be considered).

Candidates with industrial experience in the hardware aspects of cybersecurity, professional certifications related to cybersecurity and experience developing and teaching laboratory courses using embedded systems, programmable logic controllers and robotics will be given preference.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Professional References
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Unofficial copies of transcripts

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

This position is open until filled.

Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation, with the subject 'Assistant Professor of Cyber Engineering Technology – Letter of Recommendation – Applicant Name' to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair of Cyber Engineering Technology via postal mail (Address: Department of CEMS, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224) or by email delivery (ahudgins@tamusa.edu). If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed to the position.

Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio (1) to the address listed below or (2) sent electronically to ahudgins@tamusa.edu. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Search Committee Chair, Cyber Engineering Technology
Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
One University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please direct any questions to the department chair – Venki Uddameri, Ph.D., P.E (vuddameri@tamusa.edu).

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Organization

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University's 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.

Fast Facts:

• A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
• A&M-SA is a Military Embracing university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
• The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
• 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.