Cybersecurity Teaching Faculty

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes.
• Teach graduate courses.
• Collaborate with PCI department faculty and IST faculty on curricular innovation and development efforts.
• Engage students using various teaching techniques.
• Develop new courses as per interest.
• Provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• 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.
• Committed to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to teach in various modes (residential, online, hybrid).
• Experience in developing new courses.
• Knowledge of pedagogical techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

• Details on schedule are not specified in the posting.

Contact Information

• Faculty recruiting inquiries: facultyrecruiting@ist.psu.edu

Application Instructions

To apply, click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. Review of applications begins March 6, 2026, and will continue until positions are filled.