Jobs at the UMD College of Information

Jobs at the UMD College of Information

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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.

INFO’s faculty, staff, and 3000+ students come from over 63 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 56% of students identify as male, 45% female, 1% other; 63% of students identify Asian (29%), Black (24%), White (22%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), Biracial (4%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), Unknown/Other (12%). The INFO College is committed to bringing together many perspectives to foster deeper understanding and innovation.

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

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 at the University of Maryland, College Park (INFO), invites applications for full-time, professional track (PTK) lecturers who are committed to excellence in teaching, innovation in pedagogy, and supporting a diverse, multidisciplinary student community. We seek candidates whose expertise strengthens our undergraduate and graduate programs and contributes to the College’s mission of educating the next generation of information, technology, and design leaders.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following:

Computer networking fundamentals, to include such topics as (among others):

  • Cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and distributed systems
  • Physical computing and embedded systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, security, deployment, and analytics
  • Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and systems integration
  • Applied lab-based instruction bridging hardware, software, and connected devices
  • Information design, to include such topics as (among others):
  • Visual and graphic design principles
  • Data visualization and data-driven communication
  • Interaction design, interface design, and novel HCI approaches
  • Information organization and architecture
  • Product design and iterative prototyping
  • User experience (UX) research and design strategy
  • Data storytelling, multimedia storytelling, and narrative-driven design
  • Studio-based, experiential, or portfolio-centered teaching approaches
  • Cybersecurity, to include such topics as (among others):
  • Network and systems security
  • Identity, trust, and access management
  • Security policy, governance, and regulatory frameworks
  • Human-computer interaction and usable security
  • Ethical, social, and societal implications of cybersecurity
  • Computing, to include such topics as (among others):
  • Artificial Intelligence applications
  • Introductory programming and computational thinking
  • Object-oriented programming and software engineering
  • Database design, data modeling, and data-centric application development
  • Client-side web development and front-end frameworks
  • Full stack development, API design, and cloud-integrated applications
  • Experiential learning, to include such topics as (among others):
  • Delivering existing hands-on, practice-based courses, and designing new courses in this area, as needed
  • Supervising internships, capstones, and client-based projects
  • Creating inclusive learning environments and applying evidence-based pedagogy
  • Developing interdisciplinary, cross-cutting learning experiences for INFO students
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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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There are no Staff positions listed at this time.