Purdue's School of Applied and Creative Computing (ACC) offers a unique and dynamic environment for faculty to thrive in research, teaching, and collaboration. Purdue provides access to world-class resources, cutting-edge facilities, continued support from the University through initiatives like Purdue Computes, and a vibrant intellectual community. With a commitment to solving real-world challenges, ACC empowers faculty to shape the future of computing while advancing their academic and professional growth.
Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Cybersecurity
The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Cybersecurity at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in Fall 2026. While we welcome applicants with expertise in broader computer/network security, privacy, and cyber forensics, we are particularly interested in security and privacy in AI/ML, applying AI/ML for security and privacy research, cyber-physical system security, and digital forensics for cybercrime investigation. The ideal candidate will contribute to building secure, resilient, and privacy-preserving computing systems, and to training students to ensure digital safety and forensic proficiency in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.
Applied AI
The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in Fall 2026. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the applications of Artificial Intelligence.
Creative Computing and AI
The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Creative Computing and AI at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in August 2026. We seek researchers and educators whose work integrates AI with digital artifacts and interactive experiences. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: AI in the context of co-creative systems, human-computer interaction, generative and multimodal media, visualization, gaming, and embodied and immersive experiences.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice
Cybersecurity or Cyber Forensics
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 extensive, high-level experience in Cybersecurity or Cyber Forensics. This position is a key part of our strategic effort to bridge industry practice with academic excellence, with a primary focus on teaching to prepare students to meet the critical challenges of investigating cybercrimes and securing digital infrastructure in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.
Cybersecurity or Cloud Computing
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.
All Computing Areas
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 seek an accomplished professional with experience in all computing fields related to the school, ranging from Animation, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Cyber Forensics, Cyberinfrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data analytics and Visualization, Game Design and Development, Human-Centered Computing, Visual Effects, to VR and XR. This position is a key part of our strategic effort to bridge industry practice with academic excellence, with a primary focus on teaching to prepare students to meet the critical challenges of computing in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.