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

University of Michigan - Flint; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint is seeking an Open-rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Cybersecurity. This role involves teaching, curriculum development, and research in a dynamic environment focused on shaping the future of cybersecurity. Candidates will contribute to a diverse workforce and engage in innovative research areas such as AI in cybersecurity and privacy technologies.

Benefits

Generous leave

Retirement matching

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent tuition support

Qualifications

• PhD required by appointment date.
• Exceptional promise in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop new programs and mentor students.
• Establish research funding and publish scholarly work.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Cybersecurity

Job description

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 to shape the future of cybersecurity. CIT and its Center for Cybersecurity offer opportunities for research, talent development, and commercialization. Candidates will contribute to education, curriculum development, and outreach to build a diverse cybersecurity workforce. CIT is expanding, with a new Innovation and Technology Complex opening soon, providing a dynamic environment where research, education, and entrepreneurship meet to address cybersecurity challenges and create community impact.

The Division of Computing seeks applications for multiple tenure-track positions at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels, with expertise in areas such as AI in cybersecurity, Trustworthy AI, Cloud/Container security, Web3 Security, Quantum Computing, Cyberbiosecurity, Supply Chain security, and Privacy Technologies.

The division offers BS, MS, and recently launched PhD programs. Research areas include AI cybersecurity, Trustworthy AI, Privacy Technologies, Blockchain, IoT intrusion detection, post-quantum cryptography, smart grid security, and more. Successful candidates will teach undergrad and grad courses, develop new programs, mentor students, establish research funding, and publish scholarly work. Startup packages include funding and release time.

Qualifications

Required

• PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field by the appointment date
• Exceptional promise in research and teaching
• Commitment to working with faculty and students

Preferred for tenured candidates

• Experience in experiential teaching and a strong scholarship record
• History of funded research

Application Instructions

Materials should be submitted via Interfolio, including a cover letter, CV, references, Teaching Statement, and Research Statement. The start date is August 20, 2025. Applications are due by September 15, 2025.

Contact

For questions, contact Heather LeSage at [e-mail].

Benefits

UM-Flint offers comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, retirement matching, health coverage, life insurance, disability, and flexible spending accounts. Dependent tuition support is available for qualified dependents. More info at https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/.

Work Mode

Hybrid: The position allows onsite and remote work, with an expected onsite presence. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may change.

Background Screening

The university conducts background checks on all candidates in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Posting for at least seven days; review begins as early as the eighth day. The position may be filled or removed earlier.

EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.