neurodegenerative diseases are particularly encouraged to apply. 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), the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC). 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 12/31/26. The cover letter should clearly state the candidate’s research area. 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.
The Department of Computer Science at UMD is top-ranked for research and teaching. Its graduate research program is ranked 9th on CS Rankings, and 12th in the nation (7th among public universities) by U.S. News, with over 400 graduate students enrolled. The undergraduate computer science program ranks among the Top 10 public universities in the U.S. and currently educates more than 3,000 students from around the world. The Department has 69 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 total, the Department’s faculty receive over $30 million annually in external research funding. The Department 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://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.
Additional Job Details:
Required Application Materials: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching statement; (5) names and email addresses of at least four references, to be submitted after the initial application.
Best Consideration Date: December 31, 2026
Open Until Filled