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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.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Cybersecurity Teaching Faculty Positions
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 cybersecurity, beginning in July of 2026 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, systems aspects of cybersecurity; cyber operations; risk analysis; organizational and human factors in security and privacy; cybercrime, cyberfraud, and digital forensics; and/or other emerging topics such as cryptography and/or the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), security, and privacy.
Candidates 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 of 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 appointment start date with Penn State. They have a commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds. Candidates will be considered for a teaching faculty rank commensurate with their education and experience in accordance with Penn State policy AC21. Teaching ranks in IST are Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, and full-rank Teaching Professor.
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. Please also indicate the 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 facultyrecruiting@ist.psu.edu. Review of applications begins March 6, 2026, and will continue until positions are filled.
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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.
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