Assistant Clinical Professor - FIRE Undergrad Research Lead

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

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.