[AISWorld] Reminder: State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity deadline for applying Oct 30

[Carte, Traci]

The School of Information Technology in the College of Applied Science and Technology invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position open rank (Individuals eligible for appointment at the ranks of Associate or full Professor preferred), with a start date of August 16, 2020.  The successful candidate will be named the State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity and is expected to lead all aspects (research, education, and outreach) for our Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD).  The Endowed Chair responsibilities come with a reduced teaching load so that the faculty member may 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 CAE-CD, sustaining strong relationships with industry partners, and leading the cybersecurity faculty in pursuing external grants. The Endowed Chair is appointed for a term of five years with the possibility of renewal.
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, LGBTQ+, and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely-related field. The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership skills and an interest in serving in a leadership role. Candidates must also demonstrate commitment to and evidence of both excellent teaching and high-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, Rank, and Tenure: The position is a nine-month tenure track appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
University, College, and School Information: 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 a fiscally sound university that is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The College of Applied Science and Technology includes the Department of Agriculture, Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Department of Military Science, Department of Technology, School of Information Technology, and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. The School of Information Technology (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, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a newly approved Master of Computer Science. The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The School has approximately 800 undergraduate and 70 graduate students and 20 full-time faculty.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000 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. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live and recently was ranked #2 on Kiplinger's list of Top 10 cities in the US. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

For full consideration, applicants must attach (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information for three references to posting number 0712580 via this link: https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/. Application deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application information by October 30, 2019.

If you have any questions regarding the posting or the position, please contact:

Traci Carte, Director and Professor
School of Information Technology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5480
tacart3 at ilstu.edu<mailto:tacart3 at ilstu.edu>


Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran.

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.


Dr. Traci Carte
Director, School of IT
Professor of IS
Illinois State University
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