Cynthia Tang Missouri Professorship in Cybersecurity #00083194

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites nominations and applications for the Cynthia Tang Missouri Distinguished Professor in Computer Science. The position is tenured at the Full or Associate Professor rank. The endowment provides unrestricted research funds, and the salary is commensurate with the excellence of the candidate being sought.

Missouri S&T's Department of Computer Science has a proud 50+ year history of positively impacting society through ground-breaking research and advancing the quality and breadth of its educational mission, granting an ABET-accredited BS, as well as MS and PhD degrees. An active recruitment strategy has resulted in the department now being one of the largest programs on the campus, with over 1,000 students. Nearly 1000 recruiters sought Computer Science graduates during the last academic year, including multiple national labs with whom we have long-established hiring pipelines as well as funded research collaborations. The department has several successful and engaged alumni and is strongly supported by the Academy of Computer Science, a 40-member organization dedicated to developing key programs of the department with financial support, and active engagement and advocacy.

A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have an international reputation for research excellence. We are looking for someone with a proven commitment to outstanding teaching, as well as demonstrated strength in mentorship, leadership, and fostering partnerships within the institution, as well as with other academic institutions, industry, and research laboratories.

For this vacancy, priority will be given to candidates with a sustained record of scholarly research, excellence in teaching, and international prominence and leadership in cybersecurity. However, serious consideration will be given to outstanding candidates from other areas that complement the existing strengths of the Computer Science Department, particularly as they relate to security, reliability, or more generally, assurance of information and systems. The university has been recognized by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE-IAE) and Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R). S&T also has been awarded a $3M NSF Scholarship for Service (SFS) grant in the area of cybersecurity.

Interested candidates must apply at: https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/. All submitted application materials must have the position reference number 00083194 in order to be processed. For more information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Gao, at: sgao@mst.edu.

Acceptable electronic formats include PDF and Word. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Applications should include:

• a cover letter
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a one-page vision statement which outlines the candidate's cohesive plans for establishing S&T as a leader in cybersecurity research and education, with emphasis on interactions with specific campus groups, mentoring of junior faculty, and service to the professional community
• a one-page statement of research, with specific emphasis on cybersecurity, that describes the interests and experiences of the applicant, articulates plans for leading a collaborative interdisciplinary research program, and explains how this program will complement or leverage existing strengths of the CS department and Missouri S&T
• a one-page statement of teaching interests, experience, and goals, as related to existing as well as new courses in the area of, or complementary to, cybersecurity
• the three one-page statements should collectively demonstrate that the applicant is cognizant of challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic environments, and has plans for addressing these challenges, and complete contact information for five references

For early action, applicants should apply by October 31st, 2024, but the review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

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