Cyber Security Professor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Open Rank Professors in Cybersecurity
Appointment Status
Tenure
Department
IU Bloomington Computer Science
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions to add to IU's research leadership in Cybersecurity, at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and practice of cybersecurity to join the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Informatics at the Luddy School.
We welcome applicants in all areas of cybersecurity. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work enhances the School's strengths in areas such as systems and software security, data privacy, human-centered security and privacy, and trustworthy AI. This includes, but is not limited to, research on trusted computing and system vulnerabilities, secure mobile and cloud platforms, the design of usable, inclusive security and privacy technologies, and secure and reliable AI systems.
Successful applicants will join a collaborative academic community with strong cross-disciplinary ties in computing, engineering, law, policy, and health. The Luddy School is home to internationally recognized centers in security and privacy, and offers a supportive environment for impactful research, teaching, and mentorship. Faculty will contribute to our strong academic programs in cybersecurity, including our multi-disciplinary collaborations across campus such as the BS in Cybersecurity and Global Policy and the MS in Cybersecurity Risk Management programs.
Qualified faculty may also collaborate with IU Research and the Indiana University Applied Research Center (ARC) in Bloomington. ARC brings together government, military, industry, and academic partners to address complex national security challenges. Within its secure facilities, researchers work on critical areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, microelectronics, autonomous systems, advanced materials, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies.
These 10-month faculty appointments have a preferred start date of August 1, 2026, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Tenured/tenure track faculty at Indiana University Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of their department by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio including pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding to conduct cutting-edge research both as a corresponding principal investigator and a collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students as designated by the department chairperson; and actively providing service within the department, school, and university alongside active engagement with the profession and/or the community.
These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successful candidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full engagement with the department, school, campus, and community. Indiana University bases its tenure and promotion recommendations upon performance in the three areas of research, teaching, and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and service.
Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31014
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan are entirely paid by the University. For detailed benefit options please visit: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/new-employee/benefits-overview/academic-exempt.html
Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, IUB constantly strives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and challenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive global educational opportunities while promoting a welcoming and collaborative campus environment; first-rate library and museum collections; and far- reaching economic development and impact in the state and region.
IUB has been a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1909, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master's degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely considered one of the country's most beautiful college campuses.
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology, and modern engineering. The Luddy School is a core school with programs on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus and includes over 150 faculty and 3000 students. Departments in the Luddy School's Bloomington campus include Computer Science, Information and Library Science, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems Engineering.
Successful candidates will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary cybersecurity community at IUB that spans computer science, intelligent systems engineering, informatics, business, law, policy, and more.
Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off- Broadway plays and musicals, the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all.
For more information about the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, visit: https://luddy.indiana.edu/
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity and potential for (or evidence of) excellence in teaching and service. Candidates for associate and full professor positions must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly leadership and impact appropriate for a senior career level.
Department Contact for Questions
All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Apu Kapadia, Search Chairperson, at kapadia@iu.edu.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Review of applicationswill begin on December 1, 2025. Application materials should include:

• Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement (maximum of 4 pages in length)
• Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages in length)
• Up to three representative scholarly publications
• Provide contact information for three professional references

For Best Consideration Date
12/01/2025
Expected Start Date
08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101412-2025