Assistant Clinical Professor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland invites applications for a full-time 12-month FIRE Assistant Clinical Professor to lead the FIRE Computing & Society research stream. Successful candidates will design and implement a research-centered curriculum, mentor undergraduates, and coordinate with department faculty and FIRE mentors.

Appointments begin August 2026 or January 2027 with potential annual renewal. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (title: Assistant Clinical Professor) or Master's (title: Lecturer) degree.
• Active Research interests and goals.
• Prior supervisory experience of undergraduate researchers.
• Record of success in presenting research at conferences and/or publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FIRE Computing & Society research stream and design the research agenda.
• Design and implement a research-centered curriculum and supervise student research.
• Mentor students across research, academic, and personal perspectives and assess learning through formative/summative methods.
• Coordinate with department faculty, undergraduate mentors, students, and institutional colleagues.
• Manage research operations, including student progress, equipment, and budget oversight.

Education

Ph.D. or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

# **Job Description Summary**FIRE Assistant Clinical Professor The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President and the Office of Undergraduate Research seek full-time 12-month Assistant Clinical Professors to lead newly developed FIRE research streams designed around the research experience, passions, and goals of applicants. We seek individuals from any of the following disciplines: Natural Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Virology, and all similar and related disciplines. Social Science & Humanities: Psychology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, History, Music, Gender Studies, and all related disciplines. Technology & Applied Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, Information & Data Science, Geographical Information Systems, Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, and all related disciplines. Specific Opportunity to Continue Existing FIRE Stream: We seek an individual to lead the existing, highly successful FIRE Computing & Society research stream. FIRE Faculty Leader Position Description FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors design and implement the group research agenda and are responsible for all research-related curriculum, instruction, and broad student mentorship. The position empowers early-career faculty members to grow as research leaders, educators, mentors, and higher education professionals. FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors work in collaboration with department-based UMD faculty members to design and implement the research agenda of a new FIRE research stream. As the lead instructor of research-related FIRE courses, the FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors are tasked with providing an excellent educational experience through the development of a research-centered curriculum that allows for iteration: students engage in work that includes periods of uncertainty, setbacks, and unexpected outcomes, and have the opportunity to repeat unsuccessful methodological attempts. As the professional who works with FIRE-participating students, FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors provide personal, academic, research, and professional mentorship.# **Additional Job Details******Appointment Details****Appointments will start in August of 2026 or January 2027 and run through December 2027, with strong potential for annual renewals in January 2028, per positive performance reviews. ****Expectations of Position***** Ability to lead undergraduate peer mentors through communication and management.* Ability to develop curriculum and protocols for research-based inquiry.* Ability to effectively teach undergraduate students in lecture and research-based environments.* Ability to mentor students from research, academic, and personal perspectives.* Ability to assess student learning through the development of formative and summative assessments appropriate for inquiry-based instruction.* Ability to manage research operations, including student progress, equipment, consumables, and oversight of the fiscal budget.* Ability to effectively communicate with stream faculty members, undergraduate peer mentors, students, and institutional colleagues.* Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and timelines.* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working autonomously and collaboratively.* Flexibility to grow, adapt, and change as FIRE develops at UMD.****Minimum Qualifications***** Ph.D. (title: Assistant Clinical Professor) or Master's (title: Lecturer) degree.* Active Research interests and goals.****Preferred Qualifications***** Research leadership experience.* Experience working on funded research projects.* Prior supervisory experience of undergraduate researchers.* Record of success in presenting research at conferences and/or publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.* At least one year of experience in teaching undergraduate students (either as the instructor of record or as a teaching assistant).* At least one year of research team experience with substantial project management experience and organizational skills.****Visa Sponsorship Information***** OUR will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.* F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.**Required Application Materials*** Cover Letter* CV* List of Three References**Best Consideration Date:** **May 11, 2026** **Posting Close Date: N/A** **Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**SVPAAP-Office of Undergraduate Research# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**$55,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience and discipline