Distinguished Visiting Professor (Keyser Chair)

LOCATION: 

Center for Cyber Security Studies, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 

This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY:

The United States Naval Academy is a unique institution of higher learning located in beautiful downtown Annapolis, Maryland.  As a service academy and premier undergraduate college, the United States Naval Academy has its own distinctive niche amongst American higher education institutions. Our talented faculty and staff are united by a common purpose--to develop the next generation of officers to be exceptional leaders in our naval service.

Every year more than one million people tour "the Yard" to experience what our employees already know — the United States Naval Academy is a special place, with a special purpose. Employees will find challenging and rewarding work; state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence; the benefits of Federal employment; and exceptional quality-of-life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Center for Cyber Security Studies and the Cyber Science Department invite applications for the gift-funded Richard Keyser Distinguished Professor of Cyber Studies in the Center for Cyber Security Studies with a joint appointment in the Department of Cyber Science at the U.S. Naval Academy to begin as early as July of 2025. 

Candidates must hold an advanced degree (MS or PhD), preferably in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or similar technical field; must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching; and be qualified to teach upper-level courses relating to one or more of cyber network defense/attack, penetration testing, SCADA systems, cyber technology, social engineering in cyber operations, or national cyber security policy.  

The primary duty will be to teach in the Cyber Operations major and core Cyber Security courses, while also developing new cyber-related courses.  The courses taught will align with the background of the candidate, but can include introductory courses, as well as advanced courses in the Cyber Operations major.  Additional duties include assisting midshipmen with research, giving seminars and guest lectures for faculty and midshipmen groups and hosting guest speakers at the Academy for lectures and seminars.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach upper-level courses within the Cyber Operations major
• Collaborate and advise in design and execution of research projects being executed by Naval Academy faculty and midshipmen and support of institutional research efforts
• Support faculty and curriculum development efforts based on areas of expertise (e.g., faculty brown -bags, curriculum review discussions, guest speaking)

This is an onsite, gift funded, 10-month compensation model, excepted service federal faculty position.   Appointment will consist of an initial 2-year renewable appointment, with full federal benefits. Salary for this position is within the AD-09 pay band (minimum starting salary is approximately $125,000) and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Masters or Ph.D. in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field is required.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or demonstrated interest in some or all of the following areas:

• At least 10 years experience in cybersecurity, computing, information technology and related efforts in either the government or private sector.

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

• Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references  to be sent to the Keyser Chair Search Committee, at cyber-keyser-chair-search2025-group@usna.edu. 

Please note: This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on 15 March, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All Civilian Faculty Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here https://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NOTICE TO VETERANS: If you are a veteran, you are encouraged to clearly identify your Veterans’ status in your cover letter or elsewhere in your application materials. Please DO NOT provide official documentation, such as a DD-214 or any personally identifiable information, at this time.

NOTICE TO CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Separating service members will be eligible for employment to an excepted service position within 120 days of discharge given a Statement of Service can be provided.  If selected, you will be required to submit a Statement of Service indicating your branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, your expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) The statement of service must be printed on command letterhead and signed by your command. 

NOTICE TO RETIRING MILITARY: Retired service members cannot be appointed to DOD civilian positions within 180 days of retiring. As such, they must observe a 180 day waiting period starting from their date of retirement. USNA does not waive this waiting period requirement for excepted service positions.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

Announcement: CYBER-24-25-2

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer