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

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Cybersecurity at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in Fall 2026. We welcome applicants with expertise in broader computer/network security, privacy, and cyber forensics, particularly in security and privacy in AI/ML, applying AI/ML for security and privacy research, cyber-physical system security, and digital forensics for cybercrime investigation.

Requirements

• Completed a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.
• Pursue high-impact research programs and external funding to support cutting-edge technology development.
• Mentor graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research.
• Conduct high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participate in service to the school, university, and the discipline.
• Engage in industry, the community, and colleagues within the computing discipline.

Benefits

• Tenure-track position
• Opportunity for external funding
• Collaborative research environment
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Professional development opportunities