Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity Full-time

Assistant Or Associate Professor In Cybersecurity

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in cybersecurity.

Applications are invited from candidates with research expertise in applied information security across software, systems, and hardware layers, addressing real-world threats in computing environments, including AI and agentic systems. Expertise may include system security, hardware security, secure architectures, embedded and IoT security, or protection of AI workloads and data pipelines. Candidates specializing in post-quantum cryptography, securing cyber-physical, Internet of Things, or Agentic AI systems, human-centric security, zero-trust systems, and digital sovereignty are particularly sought after. This position will enhance the department's capacity in practice-oriented cybersecurity research and training.

The successful candidate will join a team of faculty members committed to an exceptional student experience. The Department has over 1000 undergraduate students across the electrical and computer programs, which grew in 2025 with the new Mechatronics and Robotics program. There are opportunities to engage with students in and out of the classroom through research laboratories, capstone projects, and student clubs and teams, such as the Computer Engineering Club, Ada's Team, and Future Creators. The Department's graduate program attracts students from schools worldwide who are dedicated to developing in their area of expertise and presently has an enrollment of 400 students, including approximately 200 Ph.D. students. Through hands-on experiences in world-class labs and instruction from highly accomplished faculty members, we help students develop the skills they need to dream of and invent the technology of the future. More information is available at www.uab.ca/ece.

As we build our team, we recognize that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Professor role is the starting point on the academic faculty member career pathway at the University of Alberta. Faculty members are full members of the department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. The responsibilities of the role include active participation in teaching, research, and service:

• Teaching (40%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. An Academic Faculty member may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policies approved by the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Teaching is year-round with most courses in the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) semesters. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. As the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredits the undergraduate degree programs in our Faculty, licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required. Licensure must be obtained within five years of the hire date.

• Research (40%): Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Academic Faculty members are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.

• Service (20%): An Academic Faculty member shall be actively engaged in service to the University and participate in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provision of service to the discipline of the Academic Faculty member; participation in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department, and dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the Academic Faculty member's expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

The Department Chair supervises Faculty Members. Annually, Faculty Members prepare and submit a report of their university responsibilities to the Department Chair and the Dean. We offer a competitive market salary. For information about the responsibilities, salary, benefits, leaves, and related details, see the most recent collective agreement for academic faculty members

About the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta

The Faculty of Engineering aims to maintain its position among the top schools in North America. We will do this through innovation and excellence from faculty members and staff who value collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and an engaging and positive work culture. We are dedicated to building a better future for society by:

1. Building the future through people in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
2. Developing minds and hands with heart by taking a holistic approach to provide an exceptional student experience through education and enrichment that strives to develop the highest-calibre engineers: Those who possess both technical acumen and emotional intelligence, expanding the traditional definition of “engineering”
3. Demonstrating the ever-expanding value of our contributions through community engagement, research impact, and value to society
4. Uniquely positioning the engineering field to help uplift the whole of humanity

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in a commitment to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and world views. As one of the world's top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the Top 4 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change and to always be Leading with Purpose.

More than 46,000 students and 14,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $621 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, with alumni-founded companies generating more than $250 billion in annual revenue.

Working and Living in Edmonton

Benefits, Health, & Wellness

We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. For Faculty members, some moving and relocation expenses may be reimbursed. Spouses/partners are offered employment services through the University's Spousal/Partner Employment Program. In the Faculty of Engineering for spouses eligible to be academic faculty members, we encourage discussing with the Department Chair at the offer stage or during employment as we value minimizing long distance separation of families whenever possible with consideration to budgets and staffing needs. The campus offers a medical clinic, and multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus. Academic faculty members are offered parental and medical leave, retirement benefits, and healthcare benefits.

Living in Edmonton

Edmonton is home to over one million people and Alberta's capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem, federal and provincial government offices, and the Corporate Offices of the provincial healthcare system. The city offers the amenities of a large urban centre while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Several faculty members live in nearby neighbourhoods with a range of multi-family and single-family housing options within walking and biking distance of the University. Alberta is among Canada's top provincial school systems, with several primary and secondary schools near campus. Edmonton is known internationally for its thriving arts and festival scene with one of North America's largest stretches of urban parkland, and top-ranked health care services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
2. Experience in effectively communicating the results of research within and outside of the academy, including publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
3. Licensure, progress towards licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer or Licensee in Alberta is required through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA, https://www.apega.ca/). Licensure must be obtained within five years from the date of hire.
4. Ability to effectively develop, instruct, and engage learners in the engineering curriculum.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Following are Considered an Asset

1. Industry experience in engineering, trades, sciences, and technology industries
2. Major cybersecurity certificates (e.g. CISSP, ISSEP)
3. Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects as well as with managing large, multi-year research projects
4. Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects
5. Team, lab, and facility management experience, including but not limited to safety, supervision, and procurement
6. Teaching experience and training in teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum design