Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Policy
Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
Location: South Orange
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Seton Hall University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science and the School of Diplomacy and International Relations
invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position
in cybersecurity and policy to commence in the 2026-2027 academic
year. The position will be a joint appointment housed in the
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science, and with undergraduate and graduate teaching
responsibilities each year for Computer Science (3 courses/9
credits) and Diplomacy and International Relations (3 courses/9
credits). Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must be qualified
to teach courses in the fields of 1) computer science related to
cybersecurity, 2) government policy related to cyber security,
information security, and cyber warfare, and 3) modern statistical
research methods/data analysis. We are particularly interested in
candidates who can contribute to our degree programs in
cybersecurity and international and homeland security and help
launch our new curriculum in security and conflict analysis.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by
the time of their appointment, either in 1) computer science,
computer engineering, or cybersecurity, accompanied by academic
training in public policy or extensive policy experience; or 2)
political science or a related discipline accompanied by academic
computer science training or extensive technical experience.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the potential to teach
effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Additionally, all applicants should have strong research
backgrounds or demonstrate substantial potential for conducting
important academic research in their field of specialization.
Salary Range: $98,625-$109,583 Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Physical
Demands: General Office Environment Special Instructions to
Applicants: Provide a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of
teaching philosophy, research statement, diversity statement, and
three letters of reference. Benefits Information: Full Time
Benefits Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University
offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you
simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important
elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits
include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and
vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and
retirement plan. More information is available at
https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html . Seton Hall
University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from
New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of
higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300
undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally
inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and
ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its
students to be servant leaders in their professional and community
lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It
honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith
traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and
values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports
the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher
education.
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