Cybersecurity and Privacy Tenure-line Faculty Position

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn State invites applications for two tenure-line faculty positions in Cybersecurity and Privacy at State College, PA. Positions are at assistant or associate professor rank, beginning January 2027 on the University Park campus, with teaching across residential, online, and hybrid formats.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in information science, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field and demonstrate potential for external funding, collaborative research, and contribution to the

Qualifications

• PhD required in information science, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong potential for interdisciplinary research and external funding.
• Experience teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels; ability to supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in residential, online, and hybrid modes.
• Conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and pursue external funding.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Privacy

Interdisciplinary

Education

PhD in information science or computer science

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Cybersecurity and Privacy Tenure-line Faculty Position

The Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-line faculty positions in Cybersecurity and Privacy located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointments are at the assistant or associate professor rank and begin in January of 2027 at the University Park campus.

We seek outstanding scholars with expertise in one or more of the following areas:the intersection ofartificial intelligence (AI), security, and privacy; organizational, behavioral, and/or human factors in cybersecurity and privacy; digital forensics and/or cyber investigations; systems and software security; cryptography; quantum computing and post-quantum security; or other emerging areas in cybersecurity, privacy, and/or trustworthy computing. We particularly welcome applicants whose research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration and addresses significant societal, governmental, or industrial challenges.

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes; conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; supervise and mentor graduate students; actively pursue external funding to support research activities; engage in service activities at the college and university levels; and collaborate with faculty across the university and with industry partners.

Candidates will possess a PhD in information science, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field before their appointment start date at Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will demonstrate strong potential for developing a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project that is competitive for external funding and potential to contribute to the college's teaching mission. Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same as Assistant Professor and a strong record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.

Applicants will attach documentation during their application process and should include a cover letter with information about their interests and qualifications for the position. They will also include a description of their i) research accomplishments and plans (2-3 pages), and ii) approach to teaching (1-2 pages). They provide the iii) applicant's curriculum vitae and iv) contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants may combine their descriptions into one cover letter and combine all file(s)into one document prior to uploading, or they may upload separate files.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to [e-mail].

Review of applications begins on September 15, 2026, and will continue until positions are filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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