Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12501
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Sciences (COS), Department of Computer Science (CS) invites applications for two (2) tenure-track positions in Cybersecurity and Privacy at the Assistant Professor rank starting in Fall 2025.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation, and the world.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, You Tube or Linked In.

College

The College of Sciences (COS) at UTSA is committed to innovation and excellence in the classroom and laboratory and is dedicated to producing the next generation of well-educated, highly trained professionals and leaders.

COS offers 17 undergraduate degree programs and 19 graduate degree programs in the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics, which is supported by over 300 faculty members across 8 academic departments. COS is the UTSA's second largest college in terms of undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. In Fall 2023, it recorded its highest student enrollment in college history with 5580 undergraduate students and 610 graduate and post-baccalaureate students.

COS is major contributor to UTSA's Carnegie R1 status with its strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing real-world challenges. COS has grown its annual research expenditures to approximately $50 million with over 300 actively funded research projects in areas like brain health, infectious disease and artificial intelligence among other fields. COS is aligned with numerous research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, Brain Health Consortium, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. COS is also a collaborator with the National Security Collaboration Center and the School of Data Science. The COS faculty have been recognized for their excellence in research and includes several NSF CAREER recipients, AAAS fellows, National Academy of Inventor members, and senior members of national and international professional societies.

COS is dedicated to student success and providing the encouragement, assistance, and superior educational experience that students will need to succeed in the sciences, health and medicine, information technology, data science, and other ventures. COS has three faculty members who received the prestigious University of Texas Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. The COS Student Success Center (SSC) was established in Fall 2020 to serve as a hub for all student success activities within the college, including peer mentoring, academic and career development workshops, and community building events, and is dedicated to helping students build their science identity. In 2023, three COS undergraduate students received the Barry Goldwater Scholars award, which recognized their outstanding work in research in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics fields. Four COS graduate students also received the NSF's Graduate Research Fellowships to advance their graduate research education.

Visit the College of Sciences website to learn more.

Department

The Department of Computer Science currently has 27 tenured/tenure-track and 25 fixed-term track faculty members, offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs, and supports more than 2,000 undergraduates, 119 master's students, and 80 Ph.D. students. It is on a significant growth trajectory. Faculty in the Department of Computer Science conduct numerous research projects with funding from a variety of federal and state agencies, and their graduate students are well-placed at leading academic and research institutions. UTSA is one of only ten institutions in the country to be designated as an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in all three distinctions of Cyber Operations, Cyber Defense, and Research. See https://sciences.utsa.edu/computer-science/ for more information.

Launched in Fall 2022, the UTSA's School of Data Science (SDS) offers data-intensive degree programs and research across every discipline. Located on the Downtown Campus, the SDS has 16 research centers and institute partners, and offers 5 graduate degree programs, 2 undergraduate degree programs, and is comprised of 30 core faculty spanning disciplines from science, technology, engineering, math, business, education, and public health.

Department faculty have opportunities to be involved UTSA's School of Data Science and multiple centers and institutes along with access to world class user facilities:

The UTSA Research Computing Support Group (RSGC) provides access to high-performance computing (HPC) architecture for researchers on campus and facilitates use of the Texas Advanced Computing Center.

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) is a nationally-recognized center for multidisciplinary education and development of operational capabilities in the areas of infrastructure assurance and security.

The Institute of Cyber Security (ICS) conducts basic and applied research in partnership with academia, government and industry.

The University's National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) is creating a powerful ecosystem to engage government, industry and academia to tackle the nation's greatest cybersecurity threats.

The Open Cloud Institute (OCI) created in 2015 is part of an initiative to develop degree programs in cloud computing and big data and foster collaboration with industry, positioning UTSA and San Antonio as leaders in open cloud technology.

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (Cy Man II, pronounced si-man-e) introduces a cybersecure energy-ROI for energy efficient manufacturing and supply chains that secures and sustains American leadership in global manufacturing competitiveness for decades.

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science (CS) in the College of Sciences at UTSA invites applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professors in our fast-evolving research focus on Cybersecurity and Privacy, which is closely aligned with UTSA's strategic plans, our Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), our Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) and the School of Data Science (SDS). Specializations of interest include network security, system security, software / hardware security, privacy protection, cryptography, machine learning, and usable security / privacy. The department is seeking candidates with experience in applying these and related specializations to create robust, secure, and trustworthy solutions that solve complex real-world problems.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform research, teaching and program development at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates will demonstrate their ability to work with urban populations and support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success. The position will be provided with highly competitive start-up packages.

Qualifications

Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must earn a Ph.D. by September 1, 2025, in Computer Science or in a related field, and must demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Application Process

To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae
• A cover letter (2-page limit) highlights the candidate's professional development and vision of how they can complement and integrate into the Computer Science department and UTSA in terms of research, teaching and departmental environment.
• A research statement (3-page limit)
• A teaching statement (2-page limit)
• Complete contact information for 3 to 4 professional references

Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Xiaoyin Wang, xiaoyin.wang@utsa.edu. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with priority being given to applicants who submit completed packets by October 31, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. UTSA employees enjoy a competitive, comprehensive, and family-friendly benefits package.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.