Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Michigan-Flint

Join the College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint and help shape the future of these disruptive emerging technologies. With a bold vision and strong industry partnerships, CIT offers 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 numerous new positions across three Divisions. With the recent opening of Phase I of the Innovation and Technology Complex and Phase II construction completion in 2028, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in a future-thinking environment where research, education, and entrepreneurship converge to address real-world 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 Professor from candidates with expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and related fields, 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 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.

The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.

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