Academic Opportunities – Morgan State University

Academic Opportunities – Morgan State University

• Institution: Morgan State University

• Division: Division of Academic Affairs

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Contractual

Position 1: Full-Time Lecturer – Cybersecurity Intelligence Management

• Academic Unit: Department of Information Science and Systems

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $92,000 per year

• Appointment Period: August 12, 2026 – May 28, 2027

• Application Status: Open (Best Consideration Date: August 1, 2026)

Role Overview & Teaching Scope

The Department of Information Science and Systems invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer in Cybersecurity Intelligence Management.

The appointed candidate will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including forensics, incident response, security analytics, threat mitigation, risk management, ethical hacking, and cyber policy/regulations, while maintaining at least 9 hours of regular on-campus office hours per week.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with research or practical exposure to computer networks and cybersecurity.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field.

  • Industry certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CEH, CISSP).

  • Demonstrated teaching expertise in Computer Networks, Scripting, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Forensics, and Cyber Policy.

Application Checklist (Required Documents)

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

5. Portfolio

6. Reference Letters

• Direct Application Portal: Apply for Lecturer Position (Posting #8912)

Position 2: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Connected Automated Vehicles & Cybersecurity

• Academic Unit: Department of Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies

• Posting Number: ST01539

• Funding Source: Federal / Grant Funded

• Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour

• Job Close Date: October 17, 2026

Role Overview & Research Scope

The Department of Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research on emerging mobility technologies, focusing on connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and cyber-resilience.

The fellow will integrate Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, control theory, and cybersecurity to investigate automated vehicle control models and evaluate system resilience against cyberattacks under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Qualifications & Skills

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C#, and/or C++).

  • Solid grounding in connected and automated vehicle control and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

• Key Responsibilities: Lead research investigations, publish in peer-reviewed journals, develop grant proposals for external funding, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Application Checklist (Required Documents)

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Unofficial Transcripts (All Academic)

4. Research Philosophy / Research Statement

5. Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References

6. Reference Letters (Optional)

• Direct Application Portal: Apply for Postdoc Fellow (Posting #8905)

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