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.

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. It is expected that three of the positions will have primary appointments in Computer Science and one will be in Applied Computing. Joint appointments are possible when appropriate. The successful candidates will also be supported by the university’s fastest-growing research institute, the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC).

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline at time of employment. 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 promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, brief research and teaching statements, names of at least three references, and identify one or two top publications to which they have made significant contributions. 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. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493690. For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Yu Cai.

Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.