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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Computer Science is top-ranked for research and teaching, with its undergraduate computer science program ranked 9th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The undergraduate program currently educates almost 4,000 students from around the world. The graduate program ranks 10th on CS Rankings and 16th in the nation by US News, with over 400 graduate students enrolled. The Department has 67 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 conjunction with UMIACS, the Department receives over $30 million annually in external research funding. It 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://www.cs.umd.edu.
Description Summary:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA is recruiting to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions, with starting dates on or after July 1, 2026. The openings are not restricted to any rank and outstanding candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates in the areas of cybersecurity and computer systems, including but not limited to algorithms, computer architecture, distributed, parallel and high-performance computing, database systems, networking, operating systems, programming languages, and software engineering, are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition, we invite applications in data science, broadly construed. 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) or the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), a multi-disciplinary research institute. 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 12/31/25. 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 faculty-search@cs.umd.edu.
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
Preferences: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements. Candidates will be notified to provide contact information for four references after submitting the initial application.
Best Consideration Date: 12/31/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
CMNS-Computer Science
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$177,968 - $254,811 depending on the rank as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
Benefits Summary
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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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