Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular faculty benefits

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for ten lecturer positions across AI education tracks. Roles include teaching AI courses, curriculum development, and student mentorship, with a special track on external partnerships to engage community organizations and stakeholders.

Applicants should hold an MA or MS in a related field, show passion for interdisciplinary teaching, and may pursue partnerships/outreach work in addition to classroom duties.

Qualifications

• MA or MS in a related field completed by appointment.
• Strong interest in course development and undergraduate teaching across disciplines.
• Experience or desire to teach across multiple disciplines and foster interdisciplinary learning.
• For the Lecturer and External Partnerships track: experience in partnerships, outreach, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and general education courses in artificial intelligence, including capstone and AI clinic courses.
• Develop and design curriculum and learning materials; advise students and contribute to interdisciplinary AI education.
• For the Lecturer and External Partnerships track: recruit and collaborate with external partners; implement community-engaged learning projects.

Skills

Course design

Student advising

Interdisciplinary learning

Partnerships outreach

Education

MA or MS in related field

Job description

Overview

The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) is a collaborative hub for AI research, education, and community engagement. AIM partners with faculty across twelve colleges to develop interdisciplinary AI curricula, degree programs, and experiential learning opportunities focused on responsible AI technology.

Positions

Ten lecturer positions are available at all academic levels. Candidates may apply for one of two tracks: 1) Standard Lecturer – primary focus on teaching AI courses; 2) Lecturer and External Partnerships – teaching combined with building and maintaining external relationships with community organizations, companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and general education courses in artificial intelligence, including "big questions", capstone, and AI clinic courses.
• Develop and design curriculum and learning materials; advise students and contribute to interdisciplinary AI education.
• For the Lecturer and External Partnerships track: recruit and collaborate with external partners; implement community‑engaged learning projects.

Qualifications

• M A or M S (or equivalent) in a related field, completed at the time of appointment.
• Strong interest in course development, teaching, student advising, and undergraduate community‑building programming.
• Experience or demonstrated desire to teach across multiple disciplines and foster interdisciplinary learning.
• For the Lecturer and External Partnerships track: experience in partnerships, outreach, or community engagement.

Application Materials

• Cover letter identifying the track you are applying for.
• Curriculum vitae listing publications and creative work.
• Personal statement describing teaching interests, interdisciplinary experience, and mentoring; for the external track, discuss partnership experience.
• Names of three reference contacts (written letters provided only to shortlisted candidates).

Salary and Benefits

12 month regular salary range: $85,500 – $177,968. 9 month regular salary range: $64,125 – $133,476. Regular faculty benefits are available upon appointment.

Legal and Compliance

• Physical demands: normal classroom teaching.
• Financial disclosure required; see Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.
• Background check required; employment contingent upon clearance.
• Employment eligibility: must complete Form I-9 verification.
• 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.

Contact

Questions about the position: [e-mail]. Best consideration date: August 22, 2025. Application deadline is open until filled.