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Multiple Open Rank Tenure Track Positions at UMBC (see below for job postings)

1.  The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for an open rank, tenured/tenure-track position across all areas of Computer Science to begin in the Fall of 2024. Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.

2.  UMBC invites tenure/tenure track applications in a selection of disciplines for a multi-year campus-wide and state-supported initiative to develop the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute (UCI). The UCI builds upon a strong foundation established under the UMBC Cybersecurity Center (UCYBR) over the past decade, and today comprising over thirty faculty members from six departments across all colleges at UMBC. UCI-affiliated faculty members will have a tenure/tenure-track appointment in their respective home department and are expected to collaborate across disciplines to develop as part of a cohort of new faculty members with complementary expertise in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.

Through this call, UCI is soliciting applications for a UCI-affiliate in the area of computer science, with research focus on Cybersecurity. CSEE will be the home department. We seek candidates who have the capacity to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the department and to UCI in teaching, mentoring, and service. This position complements other searches in the areas of theoretical quantum information science, and in public policy, and is expected to begin in or before August 2024.

The CSEE Department is research-oriented and multi-disciplinary with programs in Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Our diverse faculty (39 tenure-track, 17 teaching, and 7 research) enjoy collaboration, working across our specializations as well as with colleagues from other STEM, humanities and the arts departments, and external partners. We have more than 2,000 undergraduate CS and CE majors and more than 1,200 graduate students in our CS, CE, EE, Data Science, and Cybersecurity graduate programs. We have awarded 409 Ph.D. degrees since our establishment in 1986. Our research is supported by a growing and diverse portfolio from government and industrial sponsors with about $8M in yearly research expenditures. We work to help new colleagues be successful by providing competitive startup packages, reduced teaching loads, and active mentoring.

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC crosses the boundaries of engineering, computing, and information disciplines to develop research and educational programs that engage faculty, students, and staff from all of the disciplines. COEIT is deeply committed to the success of all of our faculty. We have formal programs including "launch committees" to encourage regular and structured mentorship for faculty to start successfully, mentoring programs to provide support in the longer term, shared services for grant finance support, grant writing and editing support, monthly gatherings in which faculty share lunch and community, and we encourage all of our faculty to participate in the university's eminent scholar mentor program to build relationships with leaders in the field beyond UMBC. You can read more about these programs and our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives on our website at https://coeit.umbc.edu.

 UMBC is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity) institution, located within seven miles of downtown Baltimore, MD.  The University has over 14,000 students, including 3,600 graduate students and routinely ranks among the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate teaching and innovation in the U.S. News and World Report.  UMBC is especially proud of its diverse student population, and it is designated a minority-serving institution (MSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Details on UMBC's research profile are available online.

UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds (http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu). UMBC is known for Inclusive Excellence, we are a Minority Serving Institution with over 61% of the undergraduate student body identifying as a racial or ethnic minority in 2022. In the 2022-2023 US News and World Best Colleges Report, UMBC placed 9th in the Best Undergraduate Teaching category and 10th in the Most Innovative Schools category. To continue to support this goal, the Faculty Development Center leads the nation in supporting and guiding faculty in their educational mission with regular workshops and pedagogical demonstrations. UMBC's Meyerhoff Scholars Program (https://meyerhoff.umbc.edu) is at the forefront of efforts to increase diversity among future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and related fields and the Center for Women in Technology (CWIT, https://cwit.umbc.edu) is dedicated to providing global leadership in achieving women's full participation in all aspects of information technology. Diversity efforts at the graduate student and postdoctoral career-stage are supported by PROMISE, which is the hub of professional development for all graduate students and postdocs at UMBC. The CSEE department actively engages with the Meyerhoff, CWIT, and PROMISE programs by organizing and attending events, mentoring students, etc. In the 2023 Chronicle of Higher Education Great College to Work For rankings, UMBC is on the list for the 14th year in a row and is in the Honor roll for the 12th year.

UMBC's campus is located on 500 acres just off I-95 between Baltimore and Washington DC, and less than 10 minutes from the BWI airport and Amtrak station. The campus includes the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park, which has special programs for startups focused on cybersecurity, clean energy, life sciences, and training. We are surrounded by one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural, and scientific activity in the nation. Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has all the advantages of modern, urban living, including professional sports, major art galleries, theaters and a symphony orchestra. The city's famous Inner Harbor area is an exciting center for entertainment and commerce. The nation's capital, Washington, DC, is a great tourist attraction with its historical monuments and museums. Just ten minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 from the D.C.'s Beltway, UMBC offers easy access to the region's resources by car or public transportation.

Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of research experience and interests, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, a CV, and three letters of recommendation at http://apply.interfolio.com/133579

For full consideration, please submit application materials by December 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send questions to jobsTT@csee.umbc.edu and see http://csee.umbc.edu/jobs for more information.

We are committed to inclusive excellence and innovation and welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

About University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.

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