Professors in Cybersecurity

Position Summary

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in cybersecurity to add to IU’s research leadership in cybersecurity at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and practice of cybersecurity to join the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Informatics at the Luddy School.

We welcome applicants in all areas of cybersecurity. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work enhances the School’s strengths in systems and software security, data privacy, human‑centered security and privacy, and trustworthy AI. This includes, but is not limited to, research on trusted computing and system vulnerabilities, secure mobile and cloud platforms, the design of usable, inclusive security and privacy technologies, and secure and reliable AI systems.

Successful applicants will join a collaborative academic community with strong cross‑disciplinary ties in computing, engineering, law, policy, and health. The Luddy School is home to internationally recognized centers in security and privacy, and offers a supportive environment for impactful research, teaching, and mentorship.

These 10‑month faculty appointments have a preferred start date of August 1 2026, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.

Tenured and tenure‑track faculty at Indiana University Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of their department by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio. This includes pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding as a principal investigator and collaborating investigator, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and actively providing service within the department, school, and university.

Faculty are also expected to engage with the profession and the community.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution, and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching and service. Candidates for associate and full professor positions must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly leadership and impact appropriate for a senior career level.

• Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement (maximum of 4 pages in length)
• Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages in length)
• Up to three representative scholarly publications
• Provide contact information for three professional references

All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Apu Kapadia, Search Chairperson, at kapadia.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full‑time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan are entirely paid by the University. For detailed benefit options, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Review of applications will begin on December 1 2025. The preferred start date is August 1 2026.