Position Summary

The Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life Sciences at Indiana University Columbus invites applications for a full-time, open-rank non-tenure-track faculty position in Cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems. The successful candidate will be rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Professor, depending upon qualifications, experience, and the applicable Indiana University and academic-unit criteria.

The successful candidate will also receive an initial administrative assignment as Founding Program Director for the proposed B.S. in Cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems. The position reports to the Head of the Division of Behavioral, Health and Life Sciences.

The proposed 120-credit Bachelor of Science program is designed to prepare students to secure computing systems that monitor or control physical processes. It combines foundations in programming, data structures, operating systems, networks, databases, distributed systems, cloud computing, cryptography, and cybersecurity with required study of embedded and real-time systems, industrial controls, hardware and firmware security, wireless and Internet-of-Things security, operational-technology incident response, security architecture, verification and validation, and system resilience.

The program is intended to serve advanced manufacturing, connected products, automotive and engine systems, industrial automation, robotics, material handling, utilities, healthcare technology, logistics, and other critical-infrastructure environments. Hands-on learning will include laboratory-intensive courses, CPS Security Studios, an isolated instructional cyber range, embedded devices, PLC/HMI equipment, industrial protocols, robotics or equivalent CPS platforms, and a two-semester applied capstone.

The anticipated Spring 2027 assignment will focus primarily on program finalization, student recruitment, curriculum and course development, laboratory planning, partner engagement, and implementation. The initial semester is not expected to include a regular classroom teaching assignment. Following program launch, teaching will be a central responsibility of the position, accompanied by an administrative course release for program leadership.

This is a 10-month academic appointment with a preferred start date of January 1, 2027. Summer program-development and launch responsibilities may be assigned and compensated separately through a summer stipend, subject to approval and available funding.

The position is based at IU Columbus and requires regular on-campus presence for program leadership, recruitment, student engagement, laboratory development, and face-to-face classroom and laboratory instruction.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Division Head, the Founding Program Director will:

Teaching and Student Success

The faculty member will:

External and Institutional Engagement

Under the direction of the Division Head, the faculty member will:

Professional Activity

This is a teaching-focused appointment and does not require a traditional disciplinary research agenda. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain professional currency and engage in scholarship or professional activity that supports teaching, curriculum development, applied student learning, industry collaboration, and the mission of IU Columbus.

Appointment Contingency

This position, the Founding Program Director assignment, and the anticipated January 2027 start date are contingent upon final program approval, continued institutional authorization, and the availability of funding.

About Indiana University Columbus

Indiana University Columbus offers accessible Indiana University degree programs in Columbus, Indiana, and serves students and communities throughout south-central Indiana. The campus emphasizes student success, career-connected education, community engagement, transfer access, and collaboration with regional employers and education partners.

The region provides an especially strong setting for a Cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems program because of its concentration of advanced manufacturing, engineering, connected-product development, automation, logistics, healthcare technology, utilities, and other critical-infrastructure activity.

Applicants must meet one of the following educational and professional preparation pathways:

Applicants must also demonstrate:

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kimdy Le, Division Head, kimle@iu.edu.

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following:

Applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials:

Applicants may also submit evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations, peer observations, teaching awards, or other appropriate documentation. Letters of recommendation will be requested only from candidates who advance to a later stage of the search.

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