Assistant Professor in Residence, MIS (Cybersecurity)

Bradley University

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Peoria, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach cybersecurity courses with a 3/3 load and conduct scholarly research. They will also mentor students and assist the Center of Cybersecurity with program and course design.

Qualifications

You possess a PhD in Information Systems or a related field, with a primary specialization in cybersecurity. You have experience teaching networking and security courses and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment with strong communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Cybersecurity

Networking

Security courses

Teaching pedagogy

Job Description

Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position in management information systems to start in August 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and contribute service to the university and community.

The management information systems discipline is housed in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Technology and Law within the Foster College of Business. We are a committed, student-centered program located in Central Illinois that prioritizes accessible undergraduate management information systems education, effective teaching pedagogy, and dedication to an inclusive learning environment.

The cybersecurity concentration within the management information systems major has been validated by the National Security Agency and Bradley University has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The capstone experience of our cybersecurity programs allows students to serve on the Bradley Red Team and conduct semester-long security assessments for local business clients.

Responsibilities:

We seek applicants with teaching and research interests related to cybersecurity. The position would teach a 3/3 load in the cybersecurity program. A course release will be provided for the first year. The position would require that the faculty member assist the Center of Cybersecurity with course and program design. Commitment to and evidence of outstanding teaching, significant publication potential and a focused research agenda are required. Faculty are expected to collaborate with colleagues in the department and across campus on research and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Information Systems or related field.
  • The primary field of teaching and research specialization will be cybersecurity. Ideal candidates would have experience teaching networking and security courses.
  • Applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to, creating an inclusive environment and the ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Application Materials:

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered, to include:

  • Cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research activity and plan
  • Statement of their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Application Deadline:

Initial screening of applications will begin on June 20, 2026. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

Review of applications will begin June 20, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.  

About Bradley:

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. 

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Bradley University

We live in an increasingly interconnected world where discovery happens through collaboration that spans technical and socioeconomic boundaries. We support the National Science Foundation’s assertion that national and global societal challenges cannot be solved by a single discipline. Therefore, to prepare the leaders of tomorrow, we embrace the idea of convergence, which allows our graduates to develop critical thinking skills to tackle the complex challenges that face humanity. Here in the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, we seek to infuse interdisciplinary approaches in our curricula, research efforts and community service, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide students with exceptional learning experiences and the ability to contribute solutions with positive societal impact. We invite you to visit our Business and Engineering Convergence Center, home to state-of-the-art laboratories, active learning classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces. We offer BS civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and manufacturing engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, manufacturing engineering technology program accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a construction management program accredited by ACCE. We offer an array of engineering masters degrees as well. Strong ties with national and international industry partners allow us to provide cutting-edge experiential learning opportunities for our students, including industry-sponsored senior design projects. Our engineering and technology alumni include industry leaders at Fortune 500 companies, trailblazing innovators and entrepreneurs, and top-level researchers and academic leaders. Visit our webpage at https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/egt/ or contact us at becdean@bradley.edu to discover more about the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology.
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