Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will hold a 9-month faculty position. The initial appointment to this endowed distinguished professorship will be for a period of five years and will be renewable based upon annual performance. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate will be expected to perform university, public, and professional service as part of the workload.
Minimum Qualifications
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is pleased to invite applications for the endowed Henderson Family Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity position housed in the Department of Computer Information Systems. To be considered for this position, candidates will have the following: A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree such as DBA or DSc in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution. Current academic rank of full professor or associate professor. An active and internationally recognized record in Cybersecurity research. Ability and willingness to mentor junior faculty to enhance the Walker College of Business research productivity, as demonstrated by evidence from their current or previous institutions. Ability and willingness to teach in at least one of the following areas: Network Defense, Cyber Threats, Cyber Governance, or Cryptography. A vision for research, grant writing, teaching, engagement, and service to the discipline that will bring distinction to Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business.