Patterson Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity and Professor, Tenured, Computer Science

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Description The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for the Patterson Endowed Chair position in Cybersecurity. This tenured position will begin in August 2026. We look for exceptional candidates with vision who will expand innovative research and teaching that addresses challenging problems in the field of cybersecurity. The candidate will have exceptional international research credentials in cybersecurity, a strong track record of securing research funding, and experience leading research initiatives. Excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential. This pivotal role calls for an established leader who will forge and drive research collaborations inside the department or across the university. Baylor University’s Cybersecurity Research and Education Initiative aims to significantly advance the state of knowledge within the cybersecurity community. The university has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defence Education and Cyber Research by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the Central Texas Cyber Range ( CTCR ) equipped w...