Tenured/Tenure Track (Assistant or Associate Professor) – Cybersecurity

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Job description

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill an assistant or associate professor opening (tenured/tenure-track position) in the broad area of cybersecurity. Examples areas of interest include, but aren’t limited to: – Problems at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). – Systems and Software Cybersecurity: secure hardware, OS, network, and cloud/edge systems. – Usable Security/Privacy: with emphasis on privacy, trust, and user resilience.

Application Instructions:

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Department:

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering or Information Systems

For more information visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/178333

Anticipated Start Date:

Fall 2026

Overview

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill an assistant or associate professor opening (tenured/tenure-track position) in the broad area of cybersecurity. Examples areas of interest include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Problems at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)
  • Systems and Software Cybersecurity: secure hardware, OS, network, and cloud/edge systems
  • Usable Security/Privacy: with emphasis on privacy, trust, and user resilience.

Applicants with research and teaching interests in other fields related to cybersecurity are encouraged to apply, including those cross-disciplinary focus and impact. UMBC seeks applicants who are committed to conducting interdisciplinary research within the College, teaching and mentoring a diverse student body, and embracing equity and inclusion principles in their research, teaching, and service contributions.

Qualifications and Details

Successful candidates will be expected to build externally-supported research programs, address novel challenges in cybersecurity, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their home department, and work with diverse faculty, students, and staff to advance the university’s mission. Candidates should hold a PhD in engineering, computing, information science, or another discipline related to cybersecurity by the appointment start date. UMBC accepts applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.

This is a full-time, nine-month position starting for the Fall 2026 semester. Successful applicants will be primarily associated with either the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) or Information Systems (IS) department in COEIT. This determination will be based upon their training and research interests. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Startup packages will be competitive with other R1 institutions. Teaching expectations and workload responsibilities will be in accordance with norms in their home department.

Salary Range: To commensurate with experience

Assistant Professor: Min. $110,000 – Max. $130,000

Associate Professor: Min. $135,000 – Max. $155,000

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Remission
  • Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

About UMBC:

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University’s core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

How to apply

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of application materials will begin on January 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. For inquiries, please email [email protected] with “COEIT Cybersecurity 2026 cluster hire” in the subject line.

The search committee plans to hold an informational webinar approximately one week before the application deadline. Please submit your contact details through the following form to receive more information: https://forms.gle/BpyY2BzDDh8XyZdZ7