Assistant or Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and AI

Assistant or Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and AI

Job No: 550471
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Channel Islands
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management

Program: Business & Economics
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track
Title: Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and AI
Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education.

Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student‑to‑faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators.

CSUCI offers 26 bachelor’s degree programs and is proud of its student demographics: 81% receive financial aid, nearly 59% are first‑generation students, 52% are Pell Grant eligible, and 61% of undergraduates identify as Latinx. The university’s commitment to Latinx student success earned it the “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education.

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

The Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics at CSU Channel Islands actively promotes the Mission of CSU Channel Islands (CI) by building and supporting a learning community of faculty and students who pursue excellence in all areas of business and economics education and scholarship. The mission is to cultivate a learning environment that fosters excellence in business and economics education to prepare students to effectively engage with the ever‑changing dynamics of organizational landscapes.

Faculty members follow a teacher‑scholar model in accordance with AACSB standards.

California State University Channel Islands invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Cybersecurity & AI within the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics. We are seeking an innovative and interdisciplinary scholar who will help develop and lead a forward‑thinking, applied curriculum that integrates cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and strategic business management. This faculty hire supports the MVS School’s emerging direction in blending cybersecurity and AI to equip students with the skills to strategically manage digital risk, lead ethical AI integration, and build organizational resilience in an increasingly data‑driven world.

A Doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) or ABD from an accredited institution in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.

• Demonstrated preparation to teach cybersecurity, AI, and/or information systems in a university setting.
• Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly, and creative activities, leading to peer‑reviewed publication.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a…