The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President and the Office of Undergraduate Research seek full-time 12-month Assistant Clinical Professors to lead newly developed FIRE research streams designed around the research experience, passions, and goals of applicants.
Organizational Summary Statement:
The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President and the Office of Undergraduate Research seek full-time 12-month Assistant Clinical Professors to lead newly developed FIRE research streams designed around the research experience, passions, and goals of applicants.
We seek individuals from any of the following disciplines:
Social Science & Humanities: Psychology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, History, Music, Gender Studies, and all similar and related disciplines.
Technology & Applied Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, Information & Data Science, Geographical Information Systems, Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, and all similar and related disciplines.
Specific Opportunity to Continue Existing FIRE Stream: We specifically seek a qualified individual who can lead the existing and highly successful FIRE Sustainability Analytics research stream.
FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors design and implement the group research agenda and are responsible for all research-related curriculum, instruction, and broad student mentorship. The position empowers early-career faculty members to grow as research leaders, educators, mentors, and higher education professionals.
FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors work in collaboration with department-based UMD faculty members to design and implement the research agenda of a new FIRE research stream. As the lead instructor of research-related FIRE courses, the FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors are tasked with providing an excellent educational experience through the development of a research-centered curriculum that allows for iteration: students engage in work that includes periods of uncertainty, setbacks, and unexpected outcomes, and have the opportunity to repeat unsuccessful methodological attempts. As the professional who works with FIRE-participating students, FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors provide personal, academic, research, and professional mentorship.
Initial appointments will start in January 2026 and run through December 2026, with strong potential for annual renewals beginning in January 2027, per positive performance reviews.
Expectations of Position:
Ability to lead a team of undergraduate peer mentors through clear communication and management.
Ability to develop instructional curriculum and protocols for research-based inquiry and discipline understanding.
Ability to effectively teach undergraduate students in lecture and research-based environments.
Ability to mentor students from research, academic and personal perspectives.
Ability to assess student learning through the development of formative and summative assessments appropriate for inquiry-based instruction.
Ability to manage research operations including student progress, equipment, consumables, and oversight of the fiscal budget.
Ability to effectively communicate with stream faculty members, undergraduate peer mentors, students, and institutional colleagues.
Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and timelines.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Flexibility to grow, adapt and change as FIRE develops at UMD.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. (title: Assistant Clinical Professor) or Master’s (title: Lecturer) degree.
Active research interests and goals.
Preferences:
Research leadership experience.
Experience working on funded research projects.
Prior supervisory experience of undergraduate researchers.
Record of success in presenting research at conferences and/or publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.
At least one year of experience in teaching undergraduate students (either as the instructor of record or as a teaching assistant).
At least one year of research team experience with substantial project management experience and organizational skills.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- List of Three (3) References
Best Consideration Date:
Visa Information:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who can provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. However, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to H1, F1, or J1 visa sponsorship, for this role at this time or in the future. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship or processes will not be considered.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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.
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