Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Applied and Creative Computing

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

70d

About The Position

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Cybersecurity at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in Fall 2026. While we welcome applicants with expertise in broader computer/network security, privacy, and cyber forensics, we are particularly interested in security and privacy in AI/ML, applying AI/ML for security and privacy research, cyber-physical system security, and digital forensics for cybercrime investigation. The ideal candidate will contribute to building secure, resilient, and privacy-preserving computing systems, and to training students to ensure digital safety and forensic proficiency in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.

Requirements

• Ph.D. completed or expected by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Pursue high-impact research programs and secure external funding.
• Mentor graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research.
• Conduct high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participate in service to the school, university, and the discipline.
• Engage with industry, the community, and colleagues within the computing discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree