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Position Information

Quick Link

www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166117

Requisition Number

104478

Position Title

Instr Fac AY

Job Posting Title

Instructional Faculty AY

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Working Title

Assistant or Associate Professor - Cybersecurity

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

If part-time, indicate time base

Appointment Duration / End Date:

Initial two-year appointment, subject to renewal.

Department

CENG-Comp Sci & Software Eng (111500)

College / Division

CENG-College of Engineering

Salary Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Plan

Academic Year

Position Description

TENURE-TRACK POSITION -- CYBERSECURITY

The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Computer Science faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank beginning as soon as 1/8/2018. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. This position, sponsored for the first three years by Northrop Grumman Corporation, will be named the Northrop Grumman Professorship for the duration of the funding. Duties include teaching undergraduate and master's level courses, enriching the curricula with new courses in computer security, conducting research, and providing service to the department, the university, and the community. Particular areas of interest include: software security, malware analysis, mobile security and web security.

Cal Poly emphasizes Learn by Doing which involves extensive lab work and projects in support of theoretical knowledge. To this end, the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department maintains an array of modern computing facilities and specialized labs for instructional and faculty support. In particular, Cal Poly supports two cutting-edge laboratories dedicated to teaching and conducting research in computer security. In addition, a university-wide Center for Cybersecurity has been established for the continued development of the university's capabilities in cybersecurity research and education. A new cybersecurity training facility to be located at Camp San Luis Obispo is in development, which operates under the auspices of the California National Guard. Cal Poly will serve as a partner in the upcoming facility, and collaborative efforts from computer science faculty will be desirable.

Cal Poly's Computer Science and Software Engineering Department offers Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Master's Degrees in Computer Science. Also, the Computer Science and the Electrical Engineering departments jointly offer a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. U.S. News & World Report ranks the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department among one of the top primarily undergraduate public programs in the nation. For further information about the department, visit csc.calpoly.edu

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction, dedication to continued professional development and scholarship, and a broad-based knowledge of computer science/software engineering. Demonstrated ability in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory-based instruction and industry experience. Past experience and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting is preferred.

US Citizenship is preferred to enable participation in some of the anticipated cybersecurity work and activities with industry partners, national laboratories, the Department of Defense and with other federal projects.

Special Conditions (Staff)

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)

Background / Fingerprint

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Open Date

06-07-2017

Job Close Date

Review Begin Date

12-15-2017

How to Apply

To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG to complete the required online faculty application and apply to Requisition# 104478. In addition, each applicant is encouraged to provide the following supplemental documents: (1) a cover letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) a current CV; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals and plans for research, and (4) copy of unofficial transcripts (sealed official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required for final consideration). Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by the review begin date for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please mail to: CSC Security Recruitment Committee, Cal Poly Computer Science Department, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0354. Questions may be emailed to Prof. Zachary Peterson at [email protected]. REVIEW BEGIN DATE EXTENDED: December 15, 2017

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO.

Internal Recruitment Only

No

Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)

01-08-2018

Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)

Zachary Peterson

Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)

805-756-2088

Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)

[email protected]

Department Information (Faculty)

San Luis Obispo, a city of 44,000, is located 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. The city has a small but very vibrant downtown area. The Central Coast boasts many high quality wineries, beaches, art galleries, live music events, farmer's markets and other excellent public education resources and recreational facilities. The area has an outstanding climate, with an annual average temperature of 70.2 degrees.

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