University of Alberta

Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity

📍 Location
edmonton, division no. 11
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 05, 2026
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Job Description

Explore a tenure-track academic position as an Assistant or Associate Professor focusing on cybersecurity at the University of Alberta. Contribute to teaching, research, and service.

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a full-time position in its Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in applied information security, covering areas from post-quantum cryptography to secure architectures. This dual-role emphasizes classroom teaching alongside pivotal research endeavors.

Key Responsibilities:
• Teach and mentor students in cybersecurity topics
• Lead impactful research and aim for publication
• Seek external funding for research activities
• Engage in service to the university community
• Prepare comprehensive annual reports

Requirements:
• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or computer science field
• Record of publica...

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