Lowe's Tech Distinguished Professor and Program Director in Cybersecurity

Lowe's Tech Distinguished Professor and Program Director in Cybersecurity

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Computer Information Systems - 255100

Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have the following:

1. A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree such as DBA or DSc in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field from an AACSB- or equivalently accredited institution.
2. Current academic rank of full professor or associate professor.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
We seek a colleague who exhibits a sincere commitment to the cybersecurity program and the Computer Information Systems department's goals. Demonstration of the following is desired:

1. Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity curriculum and academic program development or advancement.
2. Evidence of a distinguished record in teaching face-to-face and/or online courses in cybersecurity.

Teaching:

• Cybersecurity Professional Certification from a well-recognized certification body including but not limited to ISACA or ISC2

Research and Creative Activities:

• An active and internationally recognized record in Cybersecurity research
• Experience and success in securing grant funding

Service:

• Ability and willingness to engage in professional outreach, including advisory board and career events, and with the academic profession
• Ability and willingness to engage in curriculum matters and program development
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior faculty in research productivity demonstrated by evidence from current or previous institutions.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business https://business.appstate.edu/ at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found at https://cis.appstate.edu/.

The Lowe's Tech Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity is open to the academic ranks of full professor as a distinguished professor, or associate professor as a distinguished scholar. The professorship holder will maintain a high level of professional service and leadership beyond the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will hold a 9-month faculty position. The initial appointment to this endowed distinguished professorship will be for a period of five years and will be renewable based upon satisfactory annual performance.
• The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education.
• The candidate will be expected to perform university, public, and professional service as part of the workload including the management of relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• The candidate will serve as the Cybersecurity Program Director for an initial period of three years.

Duties of this role will include:

• Leading faculty collaboration to develop and implement program curricula
• Engaging with undergraduate and graduate students and assisting with job and internship placement
• Management of the setup and administration of the cyber range and competitions
• Other responsibilities include promoting the program, building relationships, and performing other duties as assigned by the department chair

Proposed Date of Hire: 01/01/2027
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 08/24/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55698

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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