Cybersecurity and Privacy Tenure-line Faculty Position

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see. POSITION SPECIFICSCybersecurity and Privacy Tenure-line Faculty Position The Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity in the at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for one tenure-line faculty position in Cybersecurity and Privacy located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointment is at the assistant or associate professor rank and begin in July of 6 at the University Park campus.We seek scholars with expertise in areas such as but not limited to the intersection of AI with security and/or privacy; organizational and/or human factors in security and privacy; cybercrime, cyberfraud, and/or digital forensics; the systems aspect; or other emerging topics such as cryptography or quantum computing.Candidates will be expected to 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; and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners.Candidates will possess a PhD in information science, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field before their appointment start date at Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will 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. Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have a strong record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.Applicants will attach documentation during their application process and should include a cover letter with information about their interests and qualifications for the position. They will also include a description of their i) research accomplishments and plans and ii) approach to teaching. Provide the iii) applicant’s curriculum vitae and iv) contact information for at least three professional references. Candidates may combine their descriptions into one cover letter and combine all file(s)into one document prior to uploading, or they may upload separate quiries about the position may be directed to . Review of applications begins on November , 5, and will continue until positions are filled.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITSPenn 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 % tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, 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 .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact --3.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Created: 2025-11-18