Description

About APU

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description

The Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics invites applications for a full-time position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Cybersecurity. 

This position will collaborate with the chair, associate dean, and dean to develop a new Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity program, as well as potentially a master’s program, building upon the department’s existing curriculum in computer science. This faculty member will instruct undergraduates in cybersecurity and computer science courses, will maintain an active research program, and will participate in student mentoring and advising. Qualified candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education. The potential to develop an externally funded research program is preferred. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarly and professional achievements.

The Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics is composed of eight full-time faculty, two part-time faculty, and various adjunct faculty. There are over 130 students seeking degrees in six majors and one master’s program: Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, and MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach cybersecurity and computer science courses up to 12 units per semester.
• Collaborate in the design process for a new bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cybersecurity, building upon the department’s existing computer science offerings.
• Participate in mentoring and academic advising of students.
• Participate in department and university affairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Integrate Christian faith in all aspects of instruction.

Requirements

Qualifications 

• An earned Ph.D. in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology with demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity.
• Desire to be available on campus to mentor students in their coursework and research.
• A commitment to teaching excellence.
• A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University (Faculty members are required to sign a “Statement of Faith,” available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe and to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook.)