Jobs at the UMD College of Information

About the College

Founded in 1965 and located just outside of Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a top-ten ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science. The college’s faculty, staff, and students are expanding the frontiers of how people access and use information and technology in an evolving world – in government, education, business, social media, and more. The College of Information is committed to using information and technology to empower individuals and communities, create opportunities, and ensure equity and justice.

With a history of activism, the UMD INFO College continues today to champion accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and democratization of information. Our faculty, staff, and 2600+ students come to us from over 63 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 45% of our students identify as female and 63% of our students identify as Asian (28%), Black (23%), Hispanic/Latino (8%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), or Biracial (4%). Diversity and inclusion are central to the mission of the college, with many of our courses, research projects, events, and community partnerships designed to address challenges and promote inclusion of historically excluded communities. Learn More.

 
46 Active Research Grants
 
2 ACM Fellows
 
2 LJ/ALISE Excellence in Teaching Awardees
 
12 NSF, IMLS or DARPA Career Grants

Diversity Statement – The UMD College of Information strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities. Note: If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please notify the college’s HR Team at ischoolhr@umd.edu.

EEO/AA Statement – UMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire UMD Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice – UMD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.


Open Faculty Positions

*Positions are open until filled. You may submit an application after the best consideration date if the position is still listed below.
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Adjunct Lecturers

Seeking information studies practitioners to join our faculty team, bringing their hands-on industry experience into our classrooms.

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Ongoing
Lecturer (Open Rank)

The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park (INFO), invites applications for a full-time, professional track lecturer with expertise in project management, student teamwork, engaging external stakeholders, and developing and implementing experiential learning projects. This position will focus on supporting and enhancing the work of the iConsultancy, which oversees experiential learning for the College. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (fall and spring) while also supporting iConsultancy. The successful candidate will teach capstone and other experiential courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage with external stakeholders, participate in shared governance within the university, and participate actively in the life of the college.

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04/01/2024

Open Staff Positions

*Positions are open until filled. You may submit an application after the best consideration date if the position is still listed below.
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Payroll & Administrative Coordinator

Reporting to the Payroll & Compliance Manager, the Payroll & Administrative Coordinator is the main contact for the College of Information new, current, and former, professional and student staff regarding all payroll and visas.. This position must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. The Coordinator is the College’s liaison to payroll, and other related administrative units in the University. Specifically, this position is responsible for processing and monitoring of payroll for all INFO College employee appointments for regular staff and faculty, as well as contingent contracts, graduate assistants, and hourly student workers. This position will process all PHR payroll transactions for the College including, new appointments, appointment changes, pay adjustments, and time entry adjustments. This position is responsible for the distribution of biweekly paychecks, preparing and distributing salary notifications, and also preparing various staffing reports as needed. This position will manage the processing of visiting scholars and work visas and may supervise Contingent staff and/or student workers.

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07/17/2024