Open-Rank, TenuredTenure-Track Cyber Security Engineering Faculty at George Mason University

Department: Col of Engineering and ComputingClassification: 9-month Instructional FacultyJob Category:Instructional FacultyJob Type:Full-TimeWork Schedule:Full-time (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)Location: Fairfax VAWorkplace Type:Hybrid EligibleSalary:Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check:YesAbout the Department:GMUs CYSE Department is a national leader in shaping the future of secure-by-design systems. Home to the first undergraduate Cyber Security Engineering program in the United States and the first ABET-accredited program in this field CYSE has grown rapidly and is now the largest engineering department at GMU with 800 students and a vibrant expanding research ecosystem. Established in 2020 after the success of its trailblazing BS program (launched in 2015) CYSE embodies innovation interdisciplinarity and real-world impact.Located in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan region the cybersecurity capital of the nation CYSE leverages unparalleled proximity to federal agencies defense organizations national labs and industry partners. Our mission is to be a national reference of excellence and innovation conducting transformative research and educating the next generation of engineers who will build a more secure and just society. We invite forward-looking scholars to join this momentum.About the Position:The faculty member develops a program of scholarly research teaches undergraduate and graduate courses participates in university college and departmental governance conducts professional and public service and performs related instructional assignments such as supervising senior projects student internships and practicum.Responsibilities:Successful candidates will be expected to develop update and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels;Develop an independent externally funded research program;Advise students; andParticipate in all aspects of the departments mission; and serve the profession.Required Qualifications:Applicants must have received a PhD in Cyber Security Engineering Computer Science or a related field by the start date of the position;Should have demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research academic service and a commitment to high-quality teaching;Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellence in research (track record or strong potential) and teaching;Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration (across hardware communications control systems AI quantum technologies); andBe enthusiastic about building programs at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering and emerging technologies.Preferred Qualifications:Post-quantum cryptography and quantumsecure systems engineering;Secure and trustworthy AI/ML systems;Quantum communications and quantum network security;Hardware trust supply-chain assurance and secure heterogeneous computing (including post-quantum/quantum accelerators);Resilient cyberphysical systems and critical infrastructure in the AI/quantum era;Quantumcyber threat modeling and adversarial vulnerability in quantum/cryptographic systems;Next-generation wireless/edge/IoT security (5G/6G/AI/quantum integration);Cybersecurity for emerging computing paradigms (neuromorphic biocyber systems quantum/hybrid computing);Preference will also be given to candidates whose work complements and amplifies the CYSE Departments existing strengths in wireless/5G security digital forensics AI and cyberphysical systems; andExceptional candidates in emerging areas of cybersecurity not listed above will also be considered.Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration applicants must apply forOpen-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Cyber Security Engineering Faculty at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide 1) a cover letter 2) complete CV with publications 3) statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching (upload as Philosophy of Teaching); 4) research statement; and 5) transcript (optional). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.Posting Open Date:December 10 2025For Full Consideration Apply by:January 15 2026Open Until Filled:YesA Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginias Technology Corridor About the College:The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education the CEC more than 11000 students in fall 2025. The college has 34 undergraduate masters and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 326 instructional faculty 100 are tenured 64 are tenure-track 100 are term faculty and 62 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $66.8 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence data analytics engineering cybersecurity engineering biomedical imaging and devices healthcare autonomous systems 5G/Next G communications systems architectures computational biomedicine advanced materials and manufacturing sustainable infrastructure and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.About the University and the Region:George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia with an enrollment of more than 40000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax Arlington and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.About the Future:In conjunction with Amazons decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result George Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the universitys exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovationa university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economyand the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington 2025 Fuse a new 355000 square foot building opened to students faculty and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation state-of the-art classrooms labs and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by George Mason that will rapidly elevate the universitys already leading national position in computing and related areas. Key Skills Cement Plant,Animal Care,API,HR Recruitment,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1