Applications are invited for multiple tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professor levels across all areas of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. The department has hired 21 faculty in the last four years (8 in the last two years) and aims to continue its rapid growth across different areas over the coming years. Computer Science and Engineering welcomes diversity among its workforce and works within the Penn State community to address special considerations, as needed. We are looking to fill positions specifically in the following areas:

• Theoretical Computer Science: All areas will be considered, algorithms, theoretical machine learning, cryptography, quantum computing, and computational biology.

• Computer Security: All areas of computer security will be considered, including software security, systems and hardware security, network security, and applied cryptography. We especially encourage senior candidates to apply. We offer a top-ranked security research environment (as per csrankings.org) across these disciplines.  

• Data Science: All areas of machine learning, Al, and data science will be considered, including theory, NLP, computer vision, robotics, optimization, fairness, and applications to scientific data.  

In addition to submitting the Penn State application, an application must be submitted at 

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/details/Tenure-Track-Position-in-the-Department-of-Computer-Science-and-Engineering_REQ_0000062070. ;Candidates must apply to both sites in order to be considered. Please note that the Department of Computer Science and Engineering jobs are posted under Multiple Tenure Track Positions in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Penn State University.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the start date and should be committed to excellence in both research and teaching. The applicant must have demonstrated the ability as an instructor and mentor, and in research as well as evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievements. Those considered for the Associate and full Professor levels must have established a national/international track record of excellence in scholarship and research. The Associate Professor should possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. The Professor should possess the same qualifications as the Associate Professor but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and/or creative work, and of leadership in their field of specialization. 

Our department, and the University as a whole, provides unusually rich collaboration opportunities due to its seven major interdisciplinary institutes (as well as other smaller institutes), a large, diverse range of colleges and departments, numerous venues for inter-departmental colloquia and the like, and excellent internal support for successful grantsmanship. We expect our hires to establish a strong research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vita listing all publications, research and teaching statements, and the names and email addresses of four references. 

Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.  

Penn State is a premier public research, land grant university. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a part of the School of EECS in the College of Engineering. We are looking for candidates who will add to the department’s diverse culture and research strengths. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.  

The University is located in State College, which is ranked one of the best college towns in the U.S. The area offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities, and outstanding University events, from collegiate sports to fine arts productions. The public-school system is excellent, with a nationally ranked high school by U.S. News and World Report.