Title

Assistant Professor- Cybersecurity Focus, Department of Criminal Justice

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University's Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin Fall 2026.

With over 500 undergraduate majors, including a significant number of students of color, and two established graduate programs, the Department of Criminal Justice offers a supportive and student-centered environment rooted in the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and social justice. In addition to the long-standing M.S. in Criminal Justice, the department recently launched the innovative M.S. in Cybersecurity and Justice, which prepares students for careers in investigation, digital forensics, compliance, risk management, policy development, and leadership across sectors.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community committed to student success, continuous improvement, and innovation, serving Southeastern Massachusetts, the Commonwealth, and beyond. Our accessible teaching and learning environment fosters critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, and meaningful relationships, while encouraging global engagement that transforms lives. Guided by the values of our department, and the University, we ensure that all students are supported and positioned to succeed. This commitment is reflected in substantial investments in state-of-the-art resources, including a Cyber Range and a fully operational Security Operations Center (SOC), which provide students with unparalleled experiential learning and professional preparation.

Essential Duties

Bridgewater State University has a 4-4 teaching responsibility (most often implemented with three-course preparation) supported with significant professional development opportunities and guidance. This position seeks an exceptional candidate with a specialization in cybercrime or cybersecurity.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of criminal justice courses while contributing to the area of cybercrime and/or cybersecurity teaching and learning. Additionally, student advising, service to the department, and working with students on undergraduate and graduate research are essential duties.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Cybersecurity by September 1, 2026. Other closely related fields may be considered. A law degree alone does not meet the requirement for the appropriate terminal degree for this position.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach both criminal justice courses and cyber-related courses.

Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.

Applications received by December 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. Reviews of applications will continue until the position closes on January 23, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching higher education, including hybrid and online formats, is preferred. Professional certifications or applied experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCFA, CEH) are also preferred.

Preferred areas of expertise include:

• Network Security
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Cloud and IoT Security
• Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
• Legal, political, and economic issues in Cybersecurity

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is committed to attracting and supporting highly qualified faculty who bring a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and scholarly interests. However, due to recent and ongoing changes in U.S. immigration regulations, particularly those affecting the H1-B visa program, our ability to sponsor employment-based visas, including H1-B petitions has been impacted. Please be advised that the university will not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. The university reserves the right to modify this policy as the legal landscape changes.

Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $75,000 to $85,000.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Number

F00592P

Open Date

10/22/2025

Close Date

01/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* Teaching Statement
* Writing Sample

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