Job Description

Req Id: 39181
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Applied and Creative Computing
City: West Lafayette

Department

Purdue University School of Applied and Creative Computing
Location: West Lafayette campus
Start Date: Fall 2026
Apply By: Application reviews start November 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Summary

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.

About the School

Situated within Purdue University, a pioneering land-grant institution, the School of Applied and Creative Computing is a new school forged from the strategic merger of two long-standing computing departments, Computer Graphics and Computer Information Technology, and is one of three keystones of the Purdue Computes initiative. Fueled by high student demand, it is the largest school within the Purdue Polytechnic, one of ten colleges at Purdue.

We are a research-intensive school dedicated to applied research shaped by close collaboration with industry, and we prepare students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels to excel in the future of computing. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning Animation, Applied AI, Computer and Information Technology, Computing Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Visualization, Game Development, Human-Computer Interaction, and UX.

Our commitment is to excellence in applied research, innovative teaching, and strong professional partnerships.
School website: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/academic-areas/sacc

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Translate industry expertise into impactful educational experiences

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, especially in applied areas

• Ensure curriculum remains aligned with cutting-edge industry practices

• Mentor students for successful careers

• Leverage professional networks to build industry and government partnerships

• Contribute to the school’s collaborative and interdisciplinary culture

• Engage in service within the school, university, and profession

Professors of Practice participate in departmental, college, and university-level activities and have professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy one of the following:

• Completion of a Ph.D. degree by August 1, 2026, in computing or closely related fields
  or

• Possession of a master’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant industry or teaching experience

Application Process

Required application materials:

• 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.

Questions may be directed to:
Email: sacc_search@purdue.edu
School of Applied and Creative Computing, Purdue University

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Posting Start Date: 10/14/25