Teaching Faculty Position in Cybersecurity

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for multiple open-rank teaching faculty positions in cybersecurity at University Park, State College, PA. These non-tenure-line term appointments emphasize teaching excellence and curricular innovation across residential, online, and hybrid formats.

Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in information science, cybersecurity, CS, or related fields by start date.

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in university teaching.
• Willingness to collaborate on curricular innovation and development.
• Commitment to teaching learners from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in residential, online, and hybrid modes.
• Qualified faculty may teach graduate courses as needed.
• Provide university service and contribute to IST/PCI activities.

Skills

network security

fundamentals of information security

digital forensics

cyber defense tools

malware analysis

incident handling

data-driven cybersecurity

information security management

cybersecurity risk management

hardware security

cryptography

organizational factors in privacy

Education

Master's degree or Doctoral degree in information science or related discipline

Job description

Position specifics

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. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

• 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
• 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 Penn State 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.

• i) cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position;
• ii) teaching statement;
• iii) curriculum vitae;
• 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 September 1, 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.)

Campus security crime statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO is the law

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