Jobs at the UMD College of Information
About the College
Founded in 1965 and located just outside of Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a top-ten ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science. The college’s faculty, staff, and students are expanding the frontiers of how people access and use information and technology in an evolving world – in government, education, business, social media, and more. The College of Information is committed to using information and technology to empower individuals and communities, create opportunities, and ensure equity and justice.
With a history of activism, the UMD INFO College continues today to champion accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and democratization of information. Our faculty, staff, and 2600+ students come to us from over 63 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 45% of our students identify as female and 63% of our students identify as Asian (28%), Black (23%), Hispanic/Latino (8%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), or Biracial (4%). Diversity and inclusion are central to the mission of the college, with many of our courses, research projects, events, and community partnerships designed to address challenges and promote inclusion of historically excluded communities. Learn More.
46 Active Research Grants
2 ACM Fellows
2 LJ/ALISE Excellence in Teaching Awardees
12 NSF, IMLS or DARPA Career Grants
Diversity Statement – The UMD College of Information strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities. Note: If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please notify the college’s HR Team at ischoolhr@umd.edu.
EEO/AA Statement – UMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire UMD Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice – UMD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
Open Faculty Positions
*Positions are open until filled. You may submit an application after the best consideration date if the position is still listed below.| Position | Description | Link to Apply | Best Consideration Date |
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| Adjunct Lecturers | Seeking information studies practitioners to join our faculty team, bringing their hands-on industry experience into our classrooms. |
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| Lecturer (Open Rank) | The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park (INFO), invites applications for a full-time, professional track lecturer with expertise in project management, student teamwork, engaging external stakeholders, and developing and implementing experiential learning projects. This position will focus on supporting and enhancing the work of the iConsultancy, which oversees experiential learning for the College. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (fall and spring) while also supporting iConsultancy. The successful candidate will teach capstone and other experiential courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage with external stakeholders, participate in shared governance within the university, and participate actively in the life of the college. |
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04/01/2024 |
Open Staff Positions
*Positions are open until filled. You may submit an application after the best consideration date if the position is still listed below.| Position | Description | Link to Apply | Best Consideration Date |
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| Academic Advisor | The Undergraduate Advisor will report to the Advising Manager of Undergraduate Programs and ensure the timely and high quality academic advising support to incoming and current INFO College undergraduate students. Academic advising will include providing information about the creation and review of 4-year plans, degree requirements, course selection, university policies and procedures, degree progress, and graduation clearances to a student body representing a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Advising may take place in one-on-one or group settings and in both face-to-face and online formats. The Undergraduate Advisor will also assist in the execution of events related to academics and student life for INFO College undergraduate programs within the College of Information. |
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07/29/2024 |
| Assistant Director of Sponsored Projects | The Assistant Director of Sponsored Projects will lead a team of Business Managers who provide financial and administrative support to our faculty in the areas of pre- and post- award management, financial analysis, and navigation of the various administrative functions around campus. This position will lead the future development of structure and processes of this team as the College continues to grow and our faculty base and needs expands. A component of this position will be to work with others in the College to craft policies and procedures for Sponsored Projects services that align with various University, State, Federal, and other sponsor policies. |
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08/13/2024 |
| Director of Undergraduate Programs | The Director of Academic Programs – Undergraduate is responsible for providing operational leadership for the undergraduate programs offered by the UMD INFO College, as well as overseeing all instructor support activities for both undergraduate and graduate INFO programs, including certificate programs, etc.. The Director will also work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Executive Director for Academics, and other College leaders to identify and implement incremental innovations and operational capabilities that advance the INFO College’s educational mission. |
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08/05/2024 |
| Outreach Coordinator | The TRACE Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (TRACE RERC) is focused on research and development to increase accessibility of mainstream technologies important for inclusion of people with disabilities in community living and education. We are seeking a creative and highly motivated individual to spearhead outreach to diverse stakeholders, including people with disabilities, caregivers, advocacy organizations, policy and standards organizations, accessibility researchers, technology companies, and the federal government agency funding the RERC. |
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08/13/2024 |