[AISWorld] Three Tenure-Track Positions At Illinois State University

[Sagers, Glen]

The School of Information Technology at Illinois State University seeks three qualified faculty candidates as follows; full descriptions are below the links:

1. Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity - https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75660

2. State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity (associate/full) - https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75810

3. Director, School of Information Technology (associate/full) - https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75811<http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75811>


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1. Assistant Professor

Illinois State University and the School of Information Technology invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, beginning August 16, 2019.

Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Applicants with expected completion of the doctoral degree before May, 2020 will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to teach in information assurance and cybersecurity as well as other areas of computing.  Candidates should demonstrate evidence of an established research program related to the technical, organizational, or human-centered dimensions of cybersecurity, or a closely related area and the potential to publish in high-quality outlets.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses, develop a focused area of scholarly research, supervise graduate students, and provide service to the University, College, School, profession and community. We are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrated interest in mentoring first-generation students and those from other traditionally under-represented groups.

Salary, Rank, and Tenure: Salary is commensurate with professional experience and preparation. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with the possibility for summer employment.

Application Procedure: For full consideration, applicants must attach (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) one-page statement of research philosophy, (d) one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and (e) contact information for three references to posting number 0711010 via this link: https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled or withdrawn. Please direct questions to Ms. Cris Embree (cechris at ilstu.edu<mailto:cechris at ilstu.edu>).

The School: The School of Information Technology (it.illinoisstate.edu<http://it.illinoisstate.edu>) is one of eight units in the College of Applied Science and Technology. The School offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science (CS), Cybersecurity, Information Systems (IS), and Network and Telecommunications Management and a Master of Science in Information Systems. The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The School has approximately 700 undergraduate and 70 graduate students and 21 full-time faculty.

Illinois State University and the College of Applied Science and Technology: Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. Illinois State University (http://www.illinoisstate.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the university as a “Great College to Work For” for the fourth consecutive year. Visit http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/ for more achievements. The College of Applied Science and Technology (http://www.cast.ilstu.edu) is home to a variety of disciplines, which include: Department of Agriculture, Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, School of Information Technology, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Department of Military Science and Department of Technology.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000 in the greater metro area and conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, many of which are accessible by Amtrak Train. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, and State Farm Insurance International Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Business Insider ranked Normal tenth in Top College Towns in 2017. USA Today named it #3 of the Top 25 Small College Towns in America in 2016. In 2015 Google Economic Impact selected Bloomington as the Digital Capital of Illinois. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383 or visit http://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu.



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2. Endowed Chair

The School of Information Technology in the College of Applied Science and Technology invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, with a start date of August 16, 2019.  This position is in cybersecurity, with responsibilities to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advance research in information assurance and security, supervise graduate students, and provide service to the University, College, School, profession, and community. The successful candidate may be eligible for the State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity, an endowed chair to advance the School’s growing Cybersecurity program. The Endowed Chair will have time reassigned each semester from classroom teaching to coordinate the curriculum, mentor students and colleagues, represent the program to on-campus and external partners, pursue an independent scholarly agenda, and provide leadership related to research and creative activity.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining the School’s designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE/CD), sustaining strong relationships with industry partners, and leading the cybersecurity faculty in pursuing external grants. The Endowed Chair will be held for a term of five years with the possibility of renewal.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely-related field. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to and evidence of both excellent teaching and quality, refereed research in the fields of cybersecurity or information assurance. The School emphasizes balanced excellence in innovative instruction and research.  Coordinating and mentoring undergraduate and Master’s student research is an important aspect of the role. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position. Salary is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate for the endowed chair must also demonstrate leadership skills and an interest in a leadership role.

For full consideration, applicants must attach (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) statement of research philosophy, (d) statement of teaching philosophy, and (e) contact information for three references to posting number 0711105 via this link: https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/. Application deadline: Open until filled or withdrawn. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application information by September 30, 2018.

If you have any questions regarding the posting or the position, please contact Mary Elaine Califf.

Mary Elaine Califf, Director and Associate Professor
School of Information Technology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5480
mecalif at IllinoisState.edu<mailto:mecalif at IllinoisState.edu>

The School: The School of Information Technology (it.illinoisstate.edu<http://it.illinoisstate.edu>) is one of eight units in the College of Applied Science and Technology. The School offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science (CS), Cybersecurity, Information Systems (IS), and Network and Telecommunications Management and a Master of Science in Information Systems. The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The School has approximately 700 undergraduate and 70 graduate students and 21 full-time faculty.

Illinois State University and the College of Applied Science and Technology: Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. Illinois State University (http://www.illinoisstate.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the university as a “Great College to Work For” for the fourth consecutive year. Visit http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/ for more achievements. The College of Applied Science and Technology (http://www.cast.ilstu.edu) is home to a variety of disciplines, which include: Department of Agriculture, Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, School of Information Technology, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Department of Military Science and Department of Technology.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000 in the greater metro area and conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, many of which are accessible by Amtrak Train. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, and State Farm Insurance International Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Business Insider ranked Normal tenth in Top College Towns in 2017. USA Today named it #3 of the Top 25 Small College Towns in America in 2016. In 2015 Google Economic Impact selected Bloomington as the Digital Capital of Illinois. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university encouraging diversity.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383 or visit http://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu.


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3. Director

Illinois State University invites applications for the position of Director of the School of Information Technology. The School seeks a dynamic and collegial Director to lead thriving undergraduate and graduate programs. The Director is responsible for long-range planning, fiscal management, personnel recruitment and evaluation, advancement, assessment, school accreditations, curriculum review and development, and oversight of the teaching and research laboratories. The Director shall encourage high quality research, teaching, and service and advocate for the resources needed to sustain the School’s mission. The Director shall develop partnerships within and outside the University as well as promote the School’s programs to alumni, business, government agencies, and other educational institutions. The preferred start date for this position is July 1, 2019.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in an area appropriate to the School of Information Technology with academic achievement that merits appointment with tenure at the rank of associate or full professor. In addition, applicants must have the ability to work collegially and effectively with faculty, students, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities served by the School.  For full consideration, applicants should have successful experiences in accreditation, teaching, administration, graduate education, a record of significant accomplishments in research, and demonstrated experience in grant, contract, or project activities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language.

ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Salary, Rank, and Tenure:  The position is a twelve-month tenure track appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

The School of Information Technology:
The School of Information Technology at Illinois State University has 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 775 undergraduate and 55 graduate students. The School offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Network and Telecommunications Management, two undergraduate minors, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and several graduate certificate programs. Both the Information Systems and Computing Science programs are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Cybersecurity major is in its second year and is designated a Center of Academic Excellence by the DHS and NSA. The Network & Telecommunications Management program is one of the few in the country offered at the bachelor's level. The School of Information Technology  (http://it.illinoisstate.edu/) is administratively located within the College of Applied Science and Technology (http://cast.illinoisstate.edu/).

Illinois State University:
A small-college experience with large-university opportunities. Illinois State University (www.illinoisstate.edu<http://www.illinoisstate.edu>) distinguishes itself from other institutions in the state and the region by providing a unique educational climate that adds a beneficial dimension to the state’s system of higher education. The first public university in Illinois, Illinois State University was founded in 1857. Today, we are a dynamic, fiscally sound university of close to 21,000 students offering more than 160 major/minor options in six colleges. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we believe we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. For the fourth year in a row, Illinois State University was named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” according to a survey released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. ISU, the only four-year public university in Illinois to be included on this list, earned the honor in the following categories: collaborative governance; compensation and benefits; confidence in senior leadership; facilities, workspace and security; job satisfaction; professional/career development programs; respect and appreciation; supervisor/department chair relationship; teaching environment, tenure clarity and process; and work/life balance.

Bloomington-Normal Community:  Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000 in the greater metro area and conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, many of which are accessible by Amtrak Train. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, and State Farm Insurance International Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Business Insider ranked Normal tenth in Top College Towns in 2017. USA Today named it #3 of the Top 25 Small College Towns in America in 2016. In 2015 Google Economic Impact selected Bloomington as the Digital Capital of Illinois. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383 or visit http://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu.

Application Procedure: Initial review of applications will begin on November 5, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please complete an online application for posting number 0711108 at www.jobs.IllinoisState.edu/<http://www.jobs.IllinoisState.edu/> and attach a cover letter, vita, statement of administrative philosophy, and names of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) by November 5, 2018. Preferred start date is July 1, 2019.

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Glen Sagers, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
School of IT, Illinois State University
Professor of Security
Tel: (309)438-3741
Fax: (309)438-5113
Office: OU 207A

https://cast.illinoisstate.edu/faculty-staff/profile.php?ulid=gsagers

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