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Professor and Executive Director of the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems
Job No: 25279
Department: College of Computing
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Computing, Academic Administrator
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Department: College of Computing
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Computing, Academic Administrator
Applications Close:
Department: College of Computing, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems
Summary
The Professor and Executive Director of the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) is a forward thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who provides strategic leadership for the computing research enterprise at Michigan Tech. The position is open to areas of computing and information science research, with a particular emphasis on AI and data science. The selected candidate will hold a faculty appointment within the unit most closely aligned to their background, likely within the College of Computing. Beyond their faculty role, the executive director role reports directly to the Vice President for Research. Working with the vice president of research, the academic deans, ICC centers and staff, and other stakeholders, the next executive director will increase the institute's computing and information science research reputation and create a culture of collaboration and growth. This will require visionary leadership and the ability to build new collaborations, support innovation, and create a research environment that will attract new talent.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
As ICC Director:
As Faculty Member:
- Convey and implement a vision for future research growth
- Expand externally funded research opportunities
- Identify opportunities for collaborative research
- Promote ICC visibility and engagement
- Provide strong leadership to the ICC administration and staff
- Foster a collaborative research environment
- Maintain a safe and compliant research environment
As Faculty Member:
- Establish a robust research program through strong publications and securing external funding
- Advise graduate students
- Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes
- Participate in service activities at the department, college and University level
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
- Earned PhD or equivalent degree in a discipline related to computing, information science, or cybersystems
- Qualified to be a Principal Investigator on federal research grants
Required Experience
- Obtaining and managing federal grants and contracts
- Maintaining a productive research program, including an excellent record of publications and presentations
- Fostering and leading interdisciplinary, diverse teams of researchers and students
- Mentoring students
- Teaching effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Desirable Education and/or Experience
- Directing or administering a research center or institute, or other academic unit
- Working with federal grant management platforms
- Acquiring funding from foundations, industry, and other non-federal sources
- Building large multi-investigator research teams across disciplines and/or units that have attracted significant external funding
- Developing and using web, social media, and marketing tools for research purposes
- Working in a shared governance environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to articulate a clear vision for the future of computing research at Michigan Tech to a wide audience, including fellow researchers in other disciplines, university administration, students, practitioners, and the general public
- Ability to design and implement a roadmap for the vision, informed by current realities of computing technology
- Ability to engage with partners and collaborators, including federal and state entities, industry, foundations, and national labs
- Commitment to building an inclusive, collaborative research environment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated fiscal responsibility, prioritization, forecasting, and management
- Excellent leadership ability, team participation, and collaborative management skills
- Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Demonstrated success in building partnerships among diverse stakeholder groups, both within and external to an organization
- Demonstrated success in leading broad institutional change, such as through effective implementation of a strategic plan
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 four required training; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University 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.
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.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
9 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Review of applications will begin on December 1, and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
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.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research leadership statement: Discuss your interest and vision in directing the ICC
- Research statement: Include discussion of how your current and future research intersects with the mission of the ICC
- Teaching statement
- Names and contact information of three professional references
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.
Additional Information
Michigan Tech, ranked an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior, the Houghton community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities
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 on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.
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 on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 04 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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