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. For fourteen consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.
About the Department
The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:
Undergraduate degrees in:
- B.S. in Computer Science, with concentrations in:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- B.S. in Cyber Operations
Graduate degrees and certificates in:
- M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston)
- Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates)
Undergraduate minors 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
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
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)
- 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
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Great Retirement Options
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits on our HR website
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 applicant can teach
Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at 843-953-6922 or visit: https://jobs.citadel.edu/jobs/search.
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: mv@citadel.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/743/cw/en/job/496757
