Position Title

Open-rank Tenure-Track Faculty (2025-2026) - Cybersecurity

Location

University of Michigan-Flint

Position Type

Tenure Track Faculty

Position URL

apply.interfolio.com/167180

Position Description

Join the College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint and help shape the future of cybersecurity. With a bold vision and strong industry partnerships, CIT and its newly established Center for Cybersecurity offer innovative opportunities for basic and applied research, talent development, and commercialization of cutting-edge solutions. Successful candidates will contribute to hands-on education, curriculum development, and outreach initiatives that build a diverse, future-ready cybersecurity workforce. CIT is growing and in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative, seeking to fill 25 new positions across three Divisions. With Phase I of the Innovation and Technology Complex opening soon, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in a future-thinking environment where research, education, and entrepreneurship converge to address real-world cybersecurity challenges and drive meaningful impact in the community and beyond.

The Division of Computing is seeking applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor from candidates with expertise in cybersecurity, including but not limited to the following areas: AI in cybersecurity, Trustworthy AI, Cloud/Container security, Decentralized Identity and Web3 Security, Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography, Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure, Cyberbiosecurity, Supply Chain security, and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies.

The Division of Computing offers several BS and MS programs along with a recently launched PhD program. Current cybersecurity research includes AI in cybersecurity, Trustworthy AI, Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, Web filtering, Cybersecurity for healthcare, Cybersecurity education, Blockchain-enhanced SDN, smart parking security, IoT intrusion detection systems, anomaly detection, password generation, performance of post quantum cryptography, smart grid security and privacy, and is supported through federal agencies and industry partnerships. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, shape new programs and course development, mentor students, establish a robust externally-funded research program, and publish in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding and release time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching and are expected to have an appreciation of and commitment to working with the faculty and student body. Applicants for tenured Associate and Full Professor must have academic experience demonstrating excellent teaching in experiential settings and a strong scholarship record, with a history of funded research.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Record of teaching excellence in face-to-face, online, and experiential settings commensurate with desired rank
• Record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with desired rank
• Record of external funding commensurate with desired rank
• Record of leadership and mentorship commensurate with desired rank

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, names/contact information for three references, a Teaching Statement and a Research Statement.

Appointment dates of August 20, 2025, January 1, 2026 or August 20, 2026 are available. For full consideration, applications must be received by September 15, 2025.

Additional Information Contact

For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather LeSage, Business Administrator for the College of Innovation & Technology at heathles@umich.edu.

Why work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. 
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. 
• Life insurance 
• Long-term disability coverage 
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

Mode of work

Hybrid:

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

The university of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.