UW-Stout Polytechnic seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027. The appointment emphasizes undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarly activity, student advisement, and departmental and university service.
Role Overview
- Tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity.
- Anticipated start date: August 23, 2027.
- Focus areas include instruction supporting the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs.
- In addition to teaching, the role includes curriculum development, research/scholarly activity, advisement, and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, with emphasis on courses supporting the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs.
- Participate in curriculum development, research, and scholarly activities.
- Provide academic advisement to students in the BS CNIE and BS Cybersecurity programs.
- Collaborate with industry partners to maintain and develop opportunities for students.
- Contribute to course and program assessment of student learning, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
- Provide service to the department and the university and perform other duties assigned by the department chair.
Required Qualifications and Eligibility
- Doctoral degree in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or a master’s degree with ABD status in a doctoral program, completed by the employment start date.
- Doctoral degree required for tenure.
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering and Cybersecurity.
Highly Desired / Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of effective teaching and/or potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Three or more years of relevant, hands-on industry experience in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area, including experience in one or more areas such as wireless technologies, incident response, disaster recovery, penetration testing, firewall technologies, or related areas.
- At least one current industry-recognized certification in computer networking, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related area (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or demonstrated ability and willingness to obtain such certification after hire.
- Evidence of effective collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and/or external partners.
- Evidence of scholarly activity.
Department and Program Context
The Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Department delivers core coursework for the Cybersecurity program and the Computer Networking and Infrastructure Engineering program, as well as the ABET-accredited Computer Science program. It also supports additional offerings including the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program, and coursework aligned with the ABET-accredited Computer and Electrical Engineering program.
- UW-Stout Polytechnic has been designated by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense since 2017.
- UW-Stout Polytechnic was the first four-year university to receive this designation in Wisconsin.
- The CNIE program (formerly the CNIT program) has received multiple Department of Defense Cybersecurity grants supporting cybersecurity curricula development and cybersecurity capacity building.
- CNIE students have repeatedly earned recognition for IT and security skills in national and international competitions.
- The department includes 33 full-time members with a commitment to diversity, a tradition of excellence in teaching, and growing scholarship and research across computer networking, information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, and related fields.
- Instruction is student-centered and technology-enhanced, including laptop-based coursework, web enhancements (such as Canvas and online homework systems), and interactive distance education.
- Engagements include well-respected organizations such as IEEE, ACM, CCSC, and ACM/SIGITE.
Application Instructions
- Review priority: applications received by the end of day, December 04, 2026 are ensured full consideration.
- Late applications may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until the position is filled.
- Apply via the APPLY button or at: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs.
Required application materials:
- Cover letter (up to 2 pages recommended).
- Curriculum vitae or resume.
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to skills and abilities for the position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages recommended).
- Statement of research interests (up to 2 pages recommended).
- Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts.
In the cover letter, applicants should address each minimum/required and highly desired/preferred qualification, describing relevant experience with specific examples from work history.
Appointment Details and Vacancy Information
- Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering/Cybersecurity, anticipated to begin August 23, 2027.
- This announcement runs concurrently with the Lecturer position (Job ID: JR10016357). One (1) vacancy may be filled either at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Lecturer (non-tenure track instructional academic staff with a renewable annual contract), based on finalist qualifications.
- A separate vacancy announcement lists the minimum and preferred qualifications for the Lecturer rank.
Compensation and Employment Conditions
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required materials to ensure consideration.
- Employment is contingent upon completion of a criminal background check and clearance by the Human Resources Office.
- Employment is also contingent upon reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable.
- Reference checks include questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment, and must be conducted at minimum with three professional references, with at least one being a prior supervisor.
- Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of Wisconsin agencies may be subject to additional reference checks.
- Confidentiality requests in the online application are protected in response to public records requests, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released.
Equal Opportunity and Community Safety
UW-Stout Polytechnic provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The university also commits to safety and security of all community members in accordance with the Clery Act.
Contact Information
- Search Chair: Dr. Tran Duc Le | cnitsearch@uwstout.edu
- Search Coordinator: Judy Darwin | darwinj@uwstout.edu | 715-232-2308
