Assistant Professor of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Nov 04, 2026 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to student-centered learning and innovation. The position offers a chance to shape the future of our Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering (CNIE) and Cybersecurity undergraduate programs and participate in cutting-edge research within a department recognized for excellence and inclusivity. As a polytechnic university, UW-Stout Polytechnic supports student learning in alignment with our polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences. This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity (Job ID: JR10016357). One (1) vacancy will be filled either at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track faculty) or lecturer (non-tenure track instructional academic staff with a renewable annual contract), depending on the finalist's qualifications. A separate vacancy announcement lists the minimum and preferred qualifications for the rank of lecturer. More information is provided below in the Application Instructions section. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum/Required
Highly Desired/Preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION The Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Department offers all the core courses necessary for the Cybersecurity program, the Computer Networking and Infrastructure Engineering program, the ABET-accredited Computer Science program, the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program, as well as coursework supporting the ABET-accredited Computer and Electrical Engineering program. Since 2017, UW-Stout Polytechnic has been designated by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. UW-Stout Polytechnic is the first four-year university to receive this designation in the state of Wisconsin. The CNIE program, formerly known as the CNIT program, has been awarded multiple Department of Defense Cybersecurity grants to support cybersecurity curricula development and cybersecurity capacity building. CNIE students have repeatedly won recognition for their IT and security skills in national and international competitions. We are a very inclusive department of 33 full-time members with a commitment to diversity, a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, and a growing program of scholarship and research in computer networking, information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and related areas. The department is committed to student-centered and technology-enhanced instruction. Technology usage includes students working on laptops in the classroom, web enhancements (e.g., Canvas course management and online homework systems), and interactive distance education course. Our department members actively serve and participate in a wide range of prominent research conferences and communities, both regionally and on the international stage. These engagements extend to well-respected organizations such as IEEE, ACM, CCSC, and ACM/SIGITE. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer of Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity (Job ID: JR10016357). One (1) vacancy will be filled at either the Assistant Professor or Lecturer rank.
Complete applications received by end of day, December 04, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials:
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications and Highly Desired/Preferred qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required or preferred qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Dr. Tran Duc Le Email: cnitsearch@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Judy Darwin Phone: 715-232-2308 Email: darwinj@uwstout.edu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Key Job Responsibilities: Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |