Cybersecurity and Privacy Tenure-line Faculty Position
About The 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 of artificial 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.
Requirements
- PhD in information science, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field before their appointment start date
- For Assistant Professor: 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.
- For Associate Professor: same as Assistant Professor and a strong record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate with faculty across the university and with industry partners
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
