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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a College of IST Part-time Academic to teach cybersecurity and networking courses in person at the University Park Campus for the Fall 2026 academic term. The role involves delivering instruction in one or more specified CYBER and IST courses, requiring a master's degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on serving diverse learners.

Highlights

Teach undergraduate courses such as CYBER 221, 262, 362, 366, 451, and IST 220 in person.
Part-time academic position for the Fall 2026 term at University Park Campus.
Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent experience and education.
Preference given to candidates with prior teaching and relevant professional experience.
Committed to instructing learners at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
Employment requires successful completion of university background checks.
Courses cover information security, cyber defense, cybersecurity analytics, malware analytics, network security, and networking/telecommunications.
Equal opportunity employer focused on equity, respect, and belonging.
Approval of remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; position is primarily in-person.
Compliance with campus security policies and reporting requirements as per the Jeanne Clery Act.

College of IST Part-time Academic - CYBER Courses Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) invites applications for a part-time academic job to teach in person at University Park Campus for the academic term of Fall 2026.

Job duties to include teaching one or more of the following courses:

CYBER 221 Overview of Information Security

CYBER 262 Cyber Defense Studio

CYBER 362 Cybersecurity Analytics Studio

CYBER 366 Malware Analytics

CYBER 451 Network Security

IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications

Please refer to College of IST course descriptions (undergraduate) for more complete information.

Requirements, qualifications, education and/or competencies:

Applicants must possess a master's degree or equivalent experience and education and be committed to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds; preference given for prior teaching experience and professional experience in a relevant area.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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