Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Cybersecurity

Posting Details

Title Information

Faculty Title
Professor of Practice

Job Class Code
10017

FLSA
Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number
FRGV1867

Working Title
Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Cybersecurity

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Brownsville, Texas

Division/Organization
Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
3 years

Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track

FTE
1

Scope of Job

The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems (IES) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applicants for one or more faculty positions in the broad area of Cybersecurity and Informatics. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and build research programs in the general area of cybersecurity.

The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems currently has fifteen faculty members and offers several degree programs and research opportunities in the field of Informatics, Cyber Security, and Engineering Technology. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (automation), and a Master of Science in Informatics. The department offers research opportunities in cybersecurity, informatics, and engineering systems. Our programs prepare students for careers in industry and graduate study in informatics, engineering systems, and technology-related fields. We are actively pursuing program development at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of cybersecurity, informatics, and engineering systems. Candidates are encouraged to highlight relevant expertise in these areas and their interest in helping with the development of such programs.

For further information regarding UTRGV and the Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems, please visit our website at .

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website .

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university. Credit will be given for a master's degree from an accredited university, combined with a minimum of five years of significant industry experience in cybersecurity-related policy, law, risk management, and auditing in place of a Ph.D. Candidates for assistant professor of practice must have significant industry experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability (or a well-designed plan) to develop and maintain an active research program and to lead multidisciplinary collaborative projects. A successful candidate must demonstrate having achieved (or a potential to achieve) excellence and balance in teaching, research, and service, collaboration with faculty across disciplines, and an ability to involve undergraduate students as well as graduate students in research activities. Cybersecurity certifications are a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications

The highest consideration will be given to applicants who have expertise in Cybersecurity, Informatics, and Computer Science.

License or Certification Required?
No

Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date
01/01/2026

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date
10/01/2025

Close Date
11/15/2025

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at . Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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