Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Department of Information Systems

Description

Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Department of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

The Department of Information Systems (IS) at UMBC invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate level starting August 2025. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research including but not limited to areas such as AI, Data Science, Human-Centered Computing, Health Informatics, Software Engineering, and STEM Engineering Education. Applications from candidates whose research interests relate to the fields of Cybersecurity and Human Centered Computing are particularly encouraged. Candidates' research interests should complement and extend our current strengths.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been under-represented in the professoriate, and individuals who are willing to contribute to the diversity mission of the university and the department. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in a related field to the role(s) no later than August 2025. More information about research interests of our faculty can be found at https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/research.

Candidates’ experience will be evaluated commensurate to the rank to which they are applying. For inquiries, please email is_faculty_search_2024@umbc.edu. An informational webinar will also be held on November 14, 2024 at 5 pm Eastern. If you are interested in the webinar, please register at https://forms.gle/MwKuWvhpuKCxZw8n8.. Review of applications will begin in October 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary ranges commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor:  Min. $120,000 - Max. $130,000

Associate Professor:  Min. $135,000 - Max. $160,000

Other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Qualifications

Applications from candidates whose research interests relate to the fields of Cybersecurity and Human Centered Computing are particularly encouraged. Candidates' research interests should complement and extend our current strengths. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been under-represented in the professoriate, and individuals who are willing to contribute to the diversity mission of the university and the department. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in a related field to the role(s) no later than August 2025. More information about research interests of our faculty can be found at https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/research.

 

Application Instructions

Applications for the positions must be submitted as PDF files via Interfolio.

A complete submission will consist of:

1) Cover letter

2) CV

3) Statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence (recommended length: one page).

4) Statement of research interests (recommended length: two pages).

5) Statement of teaching philosophy (recommended length: one page).

6) Names and contact information of at least three references. Letters will be required later for short-listed candidates.

 

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.