Open Rank 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 to add to IUs 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 Schools strengths in areas such as 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. Faculty will contribute to our strong academic programs in cybersecurity including our multi-disciplinary collaborations across campus such as the BS in Cybersecurity and Global Policy and the MS in Cybersecurity Risk Management programs. Qualified faculty may also collaborate with IU Research and the Indiana University Applied Research Center ( ARC ) in Bloomington. ARC brings together government military industry and academic partners to address complex national security challenges. Within its secure facilities researchers work on critical areas including artificial intelligence cybersecurity cyber-physical systems microelectronics autonomous systems advanced materials quantum computing and other emerging technologies. These 10month faculty appointments have a preferred start date of August 1 2026 although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Tenured/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 including pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding to conduct cutting-edge research both as a corresponding principal investigator and a collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students as designated by the department chairperson; and actively providing service within the department school and university alongside active engagement with the profession and/or the community. These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) in Bloomington Indiana and successful candidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full engagement with the department school campus and community. Indiana University bases its tenure and promotion recommendations upon performance in the three areas of research teaching and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and service. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at: 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 please visit: Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidates eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware however that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously. About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820 Indiana University-Bloomington ( IUB ) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington Indiana IUB constantly strives to embody its mission to create disseminate preserve and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research scholarship arts and creative activity; inspired and challenging undergraduate graduate professional and lifelong educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive global educational opportunities while promoting a welcoming and collaborative campus environment; first-rate library and museum collections; and far- reaching economic development and impact in the state and region. IUB has been a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities ( AAU ) since 1909 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. With over 47000 undergraduate and graduate students the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300 undergraduate majors 300 Masters degrees and 150 doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout IUB is widely considered one of the countrys most beautiful college campuses. The Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineering at Indiana University is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education research and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing information technology and modern engineering. The Luddy School is a core school with programs on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus and includes over 150 faculty and 3000 students. Departments in the Luddy Schools Bloomington campus include Computer Science Information and Library Science Informatics and Intelligent Systems Engineering. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary cybersecurity community at IUB that spans computer science intelligent systems engineering informatics business law policy and more. Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana and home to 85000 residents the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off- Broadway plays and musicals the LOTUS World Festival of Music quick access to 250000 acres of public recreation lands outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living Bloomington offers much to all. For more information about the Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineering visit: