Assistant Professor of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

Penn State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor in Information Sciences and Technology. This tenure-track position emphasizes high-quality instruction and research in a supportive, student-centered environment. Candidates will teach various programming and IT courses, focusing on empowering students from diverse backgrounds. The role includes responsibilities in curriculum development, student advising, and community engagement. If you are dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic atmosphere and advancing your research, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in the field of information technology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date, with a focus on teaching and research.
• Commitment to student success, especially from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credit/contact hours per week in various IT subjects.
• Publish research and participate in curriculum development.
• Advise students and engage in community service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Database Management

Computer Networking

Data Analytics

Programming (Java, Python, C++/C#, JavaScript)

Cloud Computing

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Ph.D. in Information Technology or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Information Sciences and Technology, to begin August 2025 or January 2026 as negotiated. Teaching on site and on campus is an essential function of this position.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, a sustained research program, and active service to the University. The instructor will contribute to the success of all students, with a focus on students from historically and currently underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM fields. The successful candidate will teach 9 credit/contact hours per semester with a primary focus on information technology areas, including programming. The courses will support Penn State Brandywine’s degree programs in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations (CAOUC), Information Technology (IT), and potentially Computer Science.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or Saturday classes using traditional, hybrid, and/or online delivery methods. Areas of instruction and/or research may include database management, computer networking, enterprise systems integration, data analytics, cloud computing, programming (Java, Python, C++/C#, JavaScript, and other languages), and/or other areas of Information Technology, such as data science, gaming and mobile app development, artificial intelligence or other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include the following:

1. Teaching 9 credit/contact hours per week
2. Publishing research in refereed journals
3. Participating in course, curriculum, and program development
4. Advising students and providing career guidance
5. Participating in campus, university, and community service activities
6. Supervising students in undergraduate research projects
7. Participating in professional organizations

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field, by the employment start date.
2. Successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

Application: For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work. Submit application as a single PDF document through the website listed below. Other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at: https://hr.psu.edu/careers

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.