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

About the role

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice position on the West Lafayette, Indiana campus, starting in Fall 2026.

We are seeking an accomplished professional with experience in Cybersecurity, or Cloud Computing. This position is a key part of our strategic effort to bridge industry practice with academic excellence, with a primary focus on teaching to ensure our students are prepared to meet the critical challenges of defending against modern cyber threats, architecting resilient cloud environments, and managing scalable cyber infrastructure in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate the ability to translate industry expertise into impactful educational experiences by developing and teaching compelling undergraduate and graduate courses, with a focus on applied areas.
• Ensure our curriculum remains at the cutting edge of industry practice.
• Mentor students for successful careers and leverage professional networks to forge strong industry and government partnerships that create opportunities for our students.
• Contribute to our collaborative, interdisciplinary culture through service to the school, university, and the profession.

Qualifications

• Completion of Ph.D. degree by August 1, 2026 in computing or closely related fields.
• Possession of a master’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant industry or teaching experience.

Contact

To learn more about our mission and vision, please visit our school website at https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/academic-areas/sacc.

Application Process

The Following Application Materials Are Required:

• A Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement
• A list of five professional references with contact information.

All candidates must apply via SuccessFactors: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-of-Practice-in-the-School-of-Applied-and-Creative-Computing/39181-en_US/. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Any questions about this position should be sent to the search committee: sacc_search@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.