Job Description

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statements of teaching, research interests, and diversity; evidence of teaching performance (if any); and a list of three references through Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/160141

Applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will start on February 10, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The CIS Department at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the general area of computer systems (including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, information science, emerging systems, game design, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud/edge computing, and quantum computing). The expected starting date is September 1, 2025.  Although candidates at the Assistant Professor rank are preferred, exceptional candidates may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor depending upon experience and qualifications. We offer competitive salaries and start-up packages.

The CIS Department offers several B.S. and M.S. degrees, and a Ph.D. degree. The current research areas in the department include artificial intelligence, computational game theory, computer graphics, cybersecurity, data privacy, data science/management, energy-efficient systems, game design, graphical models, machine learning, multimedia, natural language processing, networking, service and cloud computing, software engineering, and health informatics. These areas of research are supported by several established labs and many of these areas are currently funded by federal agencies and industries.

The department and College of Engineering of Computer Science value a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent faculty who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications*

Qualified candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in computer science or a closely related discipline by September 1, 2025.  Candidates will be expected to do scholarly and sponsored research, as well as teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of Southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Background Screening

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E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system.  Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system.  This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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