Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Computing Division -College of Innovation & Technology (Hybrid)

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 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, or related fields. Areas of interest in AI include, but are not limited to machine learning; human-centered and embodied AI; reinforcement learning; AI agents and multiagent systems; knowledge representation, reasoning, and planning; data mining and knowledge discovery; responsible, trustworthy, and safe AI; and AI for science.

Areas of interest in cybersecurity include AI for cybersecurity; security and privacy of AI systems; sysems, network, software, and hardware security; cloud and container security; web, mobile, loT, and embedded-system security; applied cryptography; bockchain, distributed-ledger, and decentralized-identity security; quantum security and post-quantum cryptography; critical-infrastructure and cyber-physical systems security; cyberbiosecurity; software supply-chain security; human-centered security and privacy; and privacy-enhancing technologies.

The Division of Computing offers several BS and MS programs along with a recently launched PhD program in Computing. Current research in AI and cybersecurity 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.

Required Qualifications Candidates must have: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Science, or a closely related field Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and potential to teach effectively in face-to-face, online, and experiential settings. Record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with rank Evidence of research productivity through scholarly publications and a strong potential for continued research contributions.

Demonstrated potential to develop a sustainable, externaly funded research program Demonstrated potential for effective leadership and mentorship

This position is accepting applicants for the start dates of either January 2027, August 2027, or January 2028. Candidates should indicate their preferred start semester. The deadline for materials submission is January 31, 2027, but review will begin September 30, 2026. 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. Additional Information Contact For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather Le. Sage, 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

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 based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment.

Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage . 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.google.com/url?q=https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1788453219704551&usg=AOv.

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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.

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Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. 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.