Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Society for Conservation Biology

Professor & Director

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: College Park, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

Career Insights for Computer Science Professor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Maryland data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Computer Science Professor teaches foundational computer science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the computer science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$84,470 / year median in Maryland

+8% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Professor & Director UMIACS is a research unit of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. This internal search seeks a Director to lead the institute, which focuses on computational science across national defense, precision medicine, big data, cybersecurity, language and culture, and other areas.

Position:

Institute Director Start Date:

July1,2026 Responsibilities Lead the institute in achieving its vision for growth and development, elevating it to the next level of excellence Serve as the chief representative, advocate for the institute, and practice effective shared governance through regular consultation with internal and external stakeholders Enhance the institute's national research profile and strengthen partnerships with national laboratories, institutes, government agencies, and private industry Cultivate excellence in outstanding research, teaching, and service among institute faculty Recruit outstanding new faculty and staff members, and make recommendations with respect to tenure and promotions to ensure equality of opportunity Advance excellence and broaden participation for those who want careers in computing and technology Engage with and attain support from alumni, friends, corporate partners, and others for the institute Plan and administer the institute's budget in collaboration with the Dean and faculty Qualifications Ph.D. in computer science or a related field Tenured full professor at the University of Maryland, College Park (or tenured associate professor expected to become a full professor by July1,2026) Outstanding record in research and education, along with administrative skills and vision to lead the unit Benefits Regular faculty benefits are available (details available through the University). Physical Demands The successful candidate will work in a regular office environment and attend meetings in person on the university campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr