Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Mobile Device Forensics)

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date. Applicants nearing completion may be considered if the degree is awarded before appointment. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in mobile device forensics through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof, and the ability to teach Mobile Device Forensics, develop associated laboratory activities, mentor student research, and establish an independent research program in this area. Candidates must demonstrate strength in one or more areas of mobile device forensics: iOS or Android forensics; forensic acquisition and data recovery; mobile application analysis; mobile malware analysis; mobile memory forensics; or digital evidence analysis involving mobile devices. Mobile device forensics research, cyber forensics laboratory development, and experience pursuing external research funding are especially desirable. Experience collaborating with industry and government partners, or the ability to develop such partnerships, is also desirable.
• We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the University.
• Application Process
• The completed employment application must include:
• A letter of interest or cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting the conferred degree or progress toward completion of the required doctorate.
• Names and contact information of three current professional references.
• Statement of research interests, experience, and future plans.
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy.
• Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
• INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.
• Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.