ATR DetailsPosition Details
Search Number PJ # 7426
Title Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems and Cybersecurity
Category Academic
Department Management, Info Sys & Analytics
About The Position: Expected to begin Fall 2027, this tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Management Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management. Student advisement along with departmental, college, and university service is expected. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to provide leadership for the Center for Cybersecurity and Technology, including the potential to serve as its director and contribute to the development and advancement of the Center's initiatives. Faculty are further expected to be actively engaged on campus and contribute to an energetic educational environment. The Management, Information Systems, and Analytics (MISA) department provides our students with opportunities to cultivate a profound understanding of information systems, technology, and analytics, along with insights into the foremost principles and business practices of the 21st century. The School of Business & Economics (SBE) is internationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We offer students a broad-based education with a global perspective and an emphasis on experiential learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning format.
Required Qualifications: - ABD or holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field at the time of appointment. ABD will be considered for appointment at a lesser (qualified) rank and salary, upon proof that the applicant's defense of his/her dissertation will be scheduled within the first year of the appointment. A successful ABD applicant will receive a promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor and a salary increment at the start of the semester following verification of the terminal degree completion. An ABD hire will be limited to a one-year appointment, subject to renewal for one year only (2 years maximum).
- Academic concentration, research programs, and/or professional experience in areas directly related to Cybersecurity
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and service in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education
- Academically qualified, at the time of appointment, with respect to AACSB standards (A record of consistent publication of articles in scholarly journals or evidence of a promising research stream will be necessary to ensure qualification under AACSB)
- Willingness and ability to teach in Online and HyFlex modes
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Ph.D. by the time of appointment
- Relevant teaching experience in information systems or cybersecurity
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other related credentials
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, or the CIS Controls
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks like OCTAVE, FAIR; and security governance frameworks such as COBIT 2019
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships with industry, government, and community partners to advance cybersecurity education and outreach
Salary (Applicant View) $90,000 minimum, plus excellent
benefitsClosing DateOpen Until Filled Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 12/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, most recent one year of teaching evaluations (for those with teaching experience) and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
