Tenure-Track Faculty Position in IT – Networks & Security

Position Overview
The College of Business and Information Technology at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Information Technology, beginning Fall 2025. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking academic careers in business school faculty jobs, particularly in the growing fields of networks, cybersecurity, and information assurance.

Key Responsibilities
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting high-quality scholarly research
• Writing grant proposals and securing funding
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Academic advising and mentoring students
• Participating in curriculum development and innovation
• Contributing to service and outreach within the university and the broader community

Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field. ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered. The academic credentials must meet AACSB standards for teaching in a business school.

Preferred Expertise Areas
We are particularly interested in candidates with specialization in:

• Network design and network security
• Machine Learning & AI for Networking
• Digital privacy and data protection
• Information and database security
• Secure software development
• Cybersecurity governance and cryptography
• Ethical hacking, security controls, and countermeasures

This position aligns with high-demand areas in business administration faculty jobs, preparing students for careers at the intersection of business and emerging technologies.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials via email to Donna Kress at dkress@ltu.edu:

• Letter of interest (including teaching and research philosophy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

About Lawrence Technological University
Founded in 1932, Lawrence Technological University is a top-ranked private, comprehensive, doctoral university located in Southfield, Michigan. LTU offers over 100 degree programs across its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences.

Recognized nationally by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report, LTU is known for its rigorous academics, small class sizes, and hands-on learning through its “theory and practice” model. Its graduates consistently rank in the top 11% nationally for alumni salaries, according to PayScale.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university conducts pre-employment screenings, including background checks and verification of academic and professional credentials.
It is the policy of Lawrence Technological University to provide equal employment, educational, and social opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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