Teaching Faculty Position in Cybersecurity

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State's Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity Informatics invites applications for multiple open-rank teaching faculty positions beginning January 2027 at the University Park campus in State College, PA. These are non-tenure-line term appointments with potential renewal; fully remote appointments are not permitted.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in residential, online, and hybrid formats and, where eligible, graduate courses.

Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree by appointment start date in information science, cybersecurity, computer science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes.
• Teach graduate courses where eligible.
• Provide university service as part of teaching faculty.

Job description

Teaching Faculty Positions in Cybersecurity

The Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity Informatics (PCI) in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for multiple open-rank teaching faculty positions in our cybersecurity degree program, beginning in January of 2027 at the University Park campus located in State College, Pennsylvania. These are non-tenure-line term appointments with an excellent possibility of renewal as multi-year appointments. Fully remote appointments are not permitted for these hires.

Teaching emphases include, but are not limited to network security, fundamentals of information security, digital forensics, cyber defense tools and technologies, malware analysis, incident handling and response, data-driven cybersecurity including AI-powered cybersecurity, information security management, cybersecurity risk management, hardware security, cryptography including post-quantum cryptography, and/or organizational and human factors in cybersecurity and privacy.

Applicants should provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level and a desire to collaborate with the PCI department faculty and the IST faculty on curricular innovation and development efforts. A commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds is essential.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes. Qualified faculty may also teach graduate courses. University service is expected by all teaching faculty.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or other terminal degree) in information science, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related discipline by the appointment start date with Penn State. Candidates will be considered for a teaching faculty rank commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications in accordance with PennState policy AC21. Teaching faculty ranks within IST include Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, Teaching Professor, and, when appropriate, Professor of Practice. Professor of Practice candidates will be evaluated on their degree and extensive professional experience which must meet the requirements in AC21.

Applicants will include the following materials with their application: i) cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position; ii) teaching statement; iii) curriculum vitae; and iv) contact information for at least three professional references. Please limit your teaching statement to two pages and provide a description of your teaching philosophy, experience, and the pedagogical techniques you use to engage students. Additionally, indicate specific courses from our programs that you would be excited to teach, as well as any new courses you are interested in developing. Please upload one document that combines the above materials into a single PDF.

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

Review of applications begins September1, 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 our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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EEO IS THE LAW

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