Human Resources

Summary

The College of Computing at Michigan Technological University invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions in the broad areas of cybersecurity and computer science. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We encourage applicants in all research areas of computer science, especially those with expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and systems. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for their research, an enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education, and a strong commitment to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Michigan Tech is Michigan’s flagship technological university and will be a Carnegie classified R1 institution in 2025. The university provides its graduates with an extremely high return on investment through its academic rigor and focus on experiential learning. Located near the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, the university provides a high standard of living. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities.

The successful candidates will also be supported by the university’s fastest-growing research institute, the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC). The ICC is composed of multiple centers, including centers focused on artificial intelligence, biocomputing and digital health, computing education, cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, human-centered computing, and systems and scalable architectures.

Michigan Tech places a strong emphasis on balancing cutting-edge research with effective teaching. Candidates for these positions are expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in independent research, excellence in teaching, the ability to contribute service to their department and profession, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Three of the positions are expected to have primary appointments in Computer Science and one in Applied Computing. Joint appointments are possible when appropriate.

Responsibilities 

1. Develop a vigorous externally funded research program in areas of interest while fostering internal and external collaborations.
2. Engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship while maintaining a high level of student engagement.
3. Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university level, as well as in professional organizations and societies.
4. Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Earned doctorate in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline at the time of employment.

Required Experience

Successful applicants must have a record of scholarship in computer science or a closely related field. Applicants for senior positions must have an established record of teaching, research, and service that aligns with the expectations of the rank.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

1. Teaching experience at the university level.
2. Experience with the development of externally funded grant proposals.
3. Demonstrated activity within professional organizations related to the applicant’s research area(s).
4. Translational and/or entrepreneurial experience in areas of research expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Successful applicants must have:
1. Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
2. Ability to teach broadly across computer science or cybersecurity curricula.
3. Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
4. Ability to conduct research with, and advise, graduate and undergraduate students.
5. Ability to independently lead a successful research program.
6. An established track record on the previous items is required for ranks above Assistant Professor.
7. Ability to articulate a plan for conducting research and teaching at Michigan Tech.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

1. Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
2. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver university-level courses in both in-person and online formats.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a research team, including graduate students, undergraduate students, research staff, and other faculty.
4. Demonstrated familiarity with funding opportunities for the candidate’s research program.
5. The ability to contribute service to their department and profession.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.  Applicants should upload the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement (no more than 4 pages)
4. Teaching Statement (no more than 2 pages)

As part of the application process, applicants will need to provide the names and contact information for at least three reference providers.  

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Yu Cai.

Additional Information

Founded in 2019, Michigan Tech’s College of Computing is Michigan’s first and largest computing-focused college. The College is in a phase of rapid growth and investment, including multiple new faculty positions, new academic programs, and planning for a new building. Since 2019, enrollment in the college has grown by two-thirds and research expenditures have tripled. Last year alone, Michigan Tech climbed 26 spots nationally, from 115th to 89th, for computing and information science research expenditures (source: NSF-HERD survey). The College is organized into two departments, the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Applied Computing, with several programs collaboratively supported by faculty from both departments

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE institution that has received multiple rounds of National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.

Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. Additional details can be found on our Partner Engagement website.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply https://www.mtu.edu/belonging/.