Patterson Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity and Professor, Tenured, Computer Science
Computer Science

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Sep 18, 2025
Deadline: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for the Patterson Endowed Chair position in Cybersecurity. This tenured position will begin in August 2026. We look for exceptional candidates with vision who will expand innovative research and teaching that addresses challenging problems in the field of cybersecurity. The candidate will have exceptional international research credentials in cybersecurity, a strong track record of securing research funding, and experience leading research initiatives. Excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential. This pivotal role calls for an established leader who will forge and drive research collaborations inside the department or across the university.

Baylor University's Cybersecurity Research and Education Initiative aims to significantly advance the state of knowledge within the cybersecurity community. The university has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defence Education and Cyber Research by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR) equipped with state-of-the-art facility fosters cybersecurity education, applied research, and community engagement.

About the Department: Baylor's ABET-accredited Computer Science Department currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the McCollum Family Chair of Data Science, and seven lecturer faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including data science, bioinformatics, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer vision, and computer systems. The department is housed within the Hankamer Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC; see https://bric.research.baylor.edu/). The department offers BS, MS (both online and in-person), and PhD degrees in Computer Science. It also offers BSI degrees with majors in Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://www.ecs.baylor.edu/research-departments/computer-science.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.


Qualifications:
Required qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Strong scholarship and a track record of an active funded research agenda in Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174057

Requirement Documents:

• • Cover letter
  • CV (Curriculum Vitae)
  • Statement of research interests
  • Statement of teaching interests
  • Contact information for at least three professional references
  • Academic transcripts of highest degree earned (unofficial accepted)
  • Religious Affiliation Form (available in Interfolio)

Optional Documents:

• Example publications

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, contact Dr. Greg Hamerly (Search Committee Chair) at Greg_Hamerly@baylor.edu


Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.









Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-0b09c3f108f2454b98777144d4b9dede

Return to Search Results