Assistant Professor of Cyber Engineering Technology & Computer Science

Agency

Department

The Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications from qualified candidates, with a passion for teaching and scholarship, for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for the Cyber Engineering Technology & Computer Science programs. Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum, participation in grant writing and funded research projects, and ability to collaborate with colleagues on curricular and programmatic issues is expected. Growth of the two master’s programs in Cybersecurity and Computer Science is a priority for the university. The base teaching load at A&M-SA for Assistant Professors is 3/3. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Service to the department, college, university, and community is expected.

A&M-SA is committed to excellence. We recruit faculty that enhance the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experience by providing a variety of role models and mentors for our student population. Such faculty help us attract, retain, and graduate students more successfully.  In this context applicants should address, in their cover letter, how their life experiences, work history, professional engagement, and relevant community engagement will contribute to the success of our students, and what the applicants' plans are for serving our student population.

The Department provides a rich educational experience for students interested in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering technology, and mathematics. We offer bachelor’s degree programs in these disciplines as also support courses in physics for STEM majors. In addition, we offer two master’s degree programs, one each in Cybersecurity and Computer Science. Our students enjoy learning in person and in online/hybrid courses in high-tech classrooms. We emphasize hands-on experiential learning and critical thinking, and the participation of students in research under our faculty’s mentorship. Details of the graduate and undergraduate programs (in separate tabs under the College of Arts and Sciences) can be found on the online catalog at: https://catalog.tamusa.edu/.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses primarily in cyber engineering technology and computer science while available to teach in the graduate programs in computer science and cybersecurity.

• Contribute to impactful research primarily in cybersecurity and AI security.

• Contribute to the service mission of the university.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. degree from a regionally accredited institution in technical areas of Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field. ABD will be considered if the requirements for the Ph.D. degree are completed before the appointment begins (degree conferral may happen later).

• Record of peer reviewed scholarly work related to cybersecurity, AI security and interdisciplinary areas. 

• Demonstration of interaction and communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Cyber Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Cybersecurity, teaching at the university level (Graduate Teaching Assistant Experience in these areas will be considered).

In the cover letter please elaborate on the following topics:

• Engagement with, and competence in teaching Cyber Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and related Cyber Engineering courses.

• Agenda for scholarship in cybersecurity, including AI security and the potential for independent research and grant writing.

• Long term plans for involvement in enhancing the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experience.

• Highlights of work history, professional engagement, and relevant community engagement contribution to the field of cyber engineering.

Review of applications will begin after May 1, 2026. The position is open until filled.

Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation, with the subject ‘Assistant Professor of Cyber Engineering Technology and Computer Science –Letter of Recommendation – Applicant Name’ to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair  of Cyber Engineering Technology via postal mail (Address: Department of CEMS, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224) or by email delivery (hsalinas@tamusa.edu). The letter of recommendation should be written on the official letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual hand-written signature. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed to the position. 

Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio (1) to the address listed below or (2) sent electronically to hsalinas@tamusa.edu. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Search Committee Chair, Cyber Engineering Technology

Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Please direct any questions to the departmental administrative assistant Mrs. Hermelinda Salinas (hsalinas@tamusa.edu).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.