Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor .

Job Description

Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Computer Science at UMD is top-ranked for research and teaching. Its graduate research program is ranked 9th on CS Rankings, and 12th in the nation (7th among public universities) by U.S. News, with over 400 graduate students enrolled. The undergraduate computer science program ranks among the Top 10 public universities in the U.S. and currently educates more than 3,000 students from around the world.

The Department has 69 tenure-track faculty members, many of whom have been recognized with memberships in the National Academy of Engineering, fellowships in professional scientific organizations including ACM and IEEE, NSF Faculty Early Career Development awards and Sloan Fellowships. In total, the Department’s faculty receive over $30 million annually in external research funding. The Department is located in the state-of-the-art Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering (https://iribe.umd.edu/). Additional information about the Department is available at https://cs.umd.edu.

Job Description

Summary: The Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, MD, USA is recruiting to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions, with starting dates on or after July 1, 2027. The positions are not restricted to any rank, and open to outstanding candidates at all tenure-track faculty levels. All areas of computer science will be considered, and exceptional candidates in AI with interdisciplinary perspectives, quantum computing, and health computing with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to develop renowned, independent research programs and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students at all levels.

Applicants working at the boundary between computer science and related disciplines are also encouraged to apply, and may be considered for joint positions with other departments or institutes on campus, including the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC). A candidate should indicate in their cover letter if they might be interested in such a joint appointment. Interested candidates should apply on-line in order to receive consideration. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have complete versions of their materials – including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and research and teaching statements – uploaded by 12/31/26.

The cover letter should clearly state the candidate’s research area. Candidates will be notified to provide contact information for four references after submitting the initial application. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Strong, demonstrated potential to develop renowned, independent research programs. Commitment to teaching and mentoring students at all levels, and to service to the broader scientific community.

Physical Demands

N/A Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching statement; (5) names and email addresses of at least four references, to be submitted after the initial application. Best Consideration Date: December 31, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department CMNS-Computer Science Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $177,968 - $254,811 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.

Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.

Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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Employment type: FULL_TIME