The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department invites applications for several non-tenure track positions in Computer Science at the rank of Lecturer and  Professor of the Practice, to begin in Spring 2013 (January 2013) or Fall 2013 (August 2013). Candidates with interest and experience in all Computer Science areas will be considered. Applicants should have at least a M.S. in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Ideal candidates will have evidence of strong teaching skills as well as academic, industry or government experience. Primary duties will include teaching computer science courses at the undergraduate level.

About the department. CSEE is UMBC’s largest department, with 34 tenure-track faculty, six teaching faculty and 16 research faculty. The department currently has about 1100 undergraduate students in two programs, computer science and computer engineering, and 250 graduate students in three core programs, computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering. The department also manages a graduate program in cybersecurity.

About UMBC. UMBC is a selective, medium-sized public research university ranked by the Carnegie Foundation in the category of Research Universities with high research activity. In 2012, for the fourth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked UMBC number one among “Up and Coming” national universities, “schools everyone should be watching.” UMBC also received its fourth consecutive “Top Ten” finish among schools having “a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates.” UMBC is a two-time winner of the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Our location. UMBC’s convenient, suburban campus is located just minutes off I-95 between Baltimore and Washington DC, and less than 10 minutes from the BWI-Thurgood Marshall International Airport. It is surrounded by one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural and scientific activity in the nation. Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has all the advantages of modern, urban living, including professional sports, major art galleries, theaters and a symphony orchestra. The city’s famous Inner Harbor area is an exciting center for entertainment and commerce. The nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is a great tourist attraction with its historical monuments and museums. Just ten minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 minutes from the Washington Beltway, UMBC offers easy access to the region’s resources by car or public transportation.

To apply. Submit a cover letter, brief statement of teaching experience, academic, industrial or government experience, and complete CV at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/aaa Only applications submitted via this site will be considered. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent via the same website. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For best consideration, apply by October 30, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is a recent recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE award to promote hiring and advancement of women in science and engineering. We welcome applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.