Visiting Assistant Professor - Information Security & Digital Forensics

The Information Security and Digital Forensics Department at the Massry School of Business, University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Security and Digital Forensics position, beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year temporary appointment, with possible extensions up to two additional years, subject to successful review and university approval. The position has a 3/3 teaching load and includes both in-person and online teaching responsibilities in our BS Digital Forensics and MS Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, and MS in Artificial programs. Courses may may be related to cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, databases, etc.

We seek candidates who are able to teach in organized and clear ways, while providing high-quality student service. While not required, demonstrated effectiveness teaching online (including asynchronous) courses, industry experience, and engagement with emerging technologies will be viewed favorably.

Candidates should also be interested in working within a diverse academic environment, including diversity related to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, and protected veteran status.

We are a small, collegial group of research-active scholars who value collaboration and impact. The Visiting Assistant Professor will be welcomed as a full member of the department and will have access to campus resources that support teaching excellence and professional development., * Teaching courses as assigned by the Department of Information Security and Digital Forensics.

• Service to the Department of Information Security and Digital Forensics.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Information Security and Digital Forensics Department Chair

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role., * A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered., * Evidence of teaching effectiveness in different modalities (in-person, asynchronous, synchronous).
• Experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in designing and implementing experiential learning activities in the classroom.
• Experience as an information security practitioner and/or possession of information security certifications or credentials.

Working Environment:

• Typical office and classroom environment.

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks., The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research-driven institution within a flagship public research university. We are AACSB-accredited in both business administration and accounting - A distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Our faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy. The Massry School houses cutting-edge research centers including the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), the Center for Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE), and FACETS, a hub for analytics and systems security research funded by agencies such as NSF, IARPA, and NIST. These centers can provide faculty with valuable infrastructure and access to industry and government partnerships.

Our 96,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and labs and flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. With a strong commitment to experiential education, the Massry School of Business actively bridges research with practice, creating unique opportunities for both scholarly impact and student mentorship. We are especially proud of our inclusive and supportive academic culture, where faculty are mentored, encouraged to pursue ambitious scholarly agendas, and supported in their professional development. Located in New York’s capital, the University at Albany offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life., Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

The University at Albany, SUNY, offers exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel. Driven by a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive impact on the community and the world, UAlbany is one of the nation’s most diverse public R1 institutions. Our dedicated employees are fueled by a unique mix of academic excellence, internationally recognized research and a profound sense of purpose. We offer exceptional benefits, such as dental, vision and health insurance, retirement plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, access to athletic facilities and mass transit, and more.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks. Albany has been named one of the best places to live in the country by U.S. News and World Report. New York’s capital city is at the center of upstate’s Capital Region, which is home to over 1 million people. More than 17,000 students and 4,000 employees study and work on UAlbany’s three campuses. Excellent restaurants, shopping, museums, parks, concerts, food trucks, bike trails, theatre and even cross-town sports rivalries are all part of what makes this area so unique. The Capital Region is within reach of exceptional skiing, snowboarding and hiking in the Adirondacks, Catskills and Berkshires. New York City, Boston and Montreal are all about 3 hours away from Albany and easily accessible by bus or train.