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Posted: 04-Feb-26
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 100074-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cyber Security Studies. The position will hold an additional appointment of Faculty Fellow in the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy to advance grant-funded research including the areas of cyber threat modeling, cyber exercises and their methodology, operational security, and cyber-related US national security research conducted through the new National Security Research Institute at UC. Candidates will teach the core National and International Cyber Strategy and Policy course minimally twice a year (on-line 120 students per semester) and two other courses in a new BA in Cyber Strategy and Digital Affairs going through approval at this time. The appointment is intended to begin August 15, 2026.
SPIA offers an MPA, MA and PhD in Political Science as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers --the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation (CTRHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP).
The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty.
Essential Functions
The successful candidate will:
· Teach the core undergraduate course in National and International Cyber Strategy and Policy minimally twice a year (on-line 120 students per semester) and two additional in-person courses in a new BA in Cyber Strategy and Digital Affairs per academic year (2-2 teaching load). Overtime a graduate course maybe developed in cyber security studies.
· Hold an additional appointment of Faculty Fellow with the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy and pursue an active research agenda in cyber security studies and advance the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy's grant-based research including cyber threat modeling, cyber exercises and their methodology, operational security, and cyber-related US national security research conducted through the new National Security Research Institute at UC.
· Support SPIA governance through unit-level, college, and/or university service such as but not limited to advising of SPIA majors. Engagement with the wider university community, external partners such as state of Ohio agencies, and/or national and international professional organizations is also expected as professional service.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of the appointment, PhD in Political Science or a related field.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must complete our on-line application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide:
· a cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA/CCSP programs outlined above;
· full and current CV;
· three names of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists);
· a one-page statement addressing the candidate's intended contributions to the University's goals of building a team culture through teaching and service.
Please use the `additional documents' feature to include all these required items. Review of applications will begin immediately with applications accepted until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Richard.Harknett@uc.edu
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
· Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
· Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
· Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
· Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
· Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
· Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
· Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
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