Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics (Cybersecurity)

The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (IS/BAN) of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track assistant professor starting in September 2022 focused on Cybersecurity.

The IS/BAN Department offers BBA/MBA/MS Programs in information systems, cybersecurity, and business analytics. Our newly renovated classroom space is home to Hofstra University’s Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center.  This facility opened in 2019 as a joint project of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Center is a 1,000-square-foot facility equipped with AI-powered gamification learning systems and cutting-edge security devices. It supports hands-on labs and research for students and faculty, and creates partnerships with companies for projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position requires an earned doctorate (or ABD) in MIS/IS/CS or a closely related field with research focus in cybersecurity. A successful applicant is expected primarily to teach classes in computer networks, cybersecurity technologies and strategies, information privacy and regulation, and digital forensics. In addition to a specialty in cybersecurity, the ability and expertise to teach in at least one of the following areas is preferred: application development, business analytics, systems analysis and design, artificial intelligence, and/or blockchain. The successful candidate should also show evidence or potential of performing high-impact scholarly activities in the aforementioned areas by publishing.   

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (or ABD) in MIS/IS/CS, or a closely related field
• Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence or potential for effective teaching in the classroom and online with excellent communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• A strong desire to work in a collaborative environment, support our students through the mentoring process, andservethe Hofstra community.
• Experience in security industry is desired.
• Security certificate (i.e., CCISP or Cisco Security) is a plus.

Applications Applications should include all of the following: (a) cover letter; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) a copy of academic transcripts; (d) two samples of publications; (e) teaching evaluations, if any; and (f) contact information of three references. We request ONLY email submissions with the subject line: Tenure-track Faculty Position. Please send application materials to Dr. Hak J. Kim (is-ban@hofstra.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.