Position Announcements
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Towson University
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson
University invites applications for one tenure-track position in
its Computer Science (CS) program. The position requires a Ph.D.
in Computer Science or equivalent with specialization in
computer/cyber security. The
selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses, apply for external research funding and
conduct research, supervise graduate students, and participate
in department activities. Areas
of particular interest include reverse engineering, malware
analysis, wireless security, cloud security, secure system
programing, and SCADA system.
The Department offers an ABET/CAC-accredited Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in
Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science degree in Information
Technology, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, and
a Doctor of Science degree in Information Technology. In
addition, the Department collaborates with the School of
Emerging Technologies in offering a Master of Science degree in
Applied Information Technology.
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences has 39
full-time faculty members, collectively over 1,000 undergraduate
majors in the Computer Science, Information Systems, and
Information Technology programs, and approximately 200 graduate
students. Since 2002, the computer security tracks in the
undergraduate and graduate CS/AIT programs have made Towson
University a designated Center of Academic Excellence in
Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency
and the Department of Homeland Security.
Founded in 1866, Towson
University is recognized by U.S News & World Report as one
of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the
liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and the fine and
performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on
service learning and civic engagement through such activities as
internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments
and student events. As the Baltimore area's largest university,
Towson articulates its research through partnerships that link
the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of
the state of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Towson
enrolls more than 21,000 students and offers more than 100
bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in the liberal arts
and sciences, and applied professional fields. Located on a
rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of
downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus
and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for
teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830
full-time faculty who work here.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, current
curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, a recent
research paper, and the name, address, phone and e-mail address
of three professional references. All materials must
be submitted electronically. Applicants
should send their items to CSSearch@towson.edu.
Contact information:
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Attn: Marcy Krawczyk
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Email: CSSearch@towson.edu
The review of completed applications will begin March 1,
2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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