Jobs at the UMD College of Information Studies

About the College

Founded in 1965 and located just outside of Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information Studies (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 Studies 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 College of Information Studies continues today to champion accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and democratization of information. Our faculty, staff, and students, who come to us from over 49 countries, create a welcoming and encouraging environment. Diversity and inclusion is central to the mission of the college and is seen across courses, research, scholarship, events, and community development. 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 Studies 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
Adjunct Lecturers	Seeking information studies practitioners to join our faculty team, bringing their hands-on industry experience into our classrooms.	Apply	Ongoing
Assistant Professor	The INFO College at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the Department of Government and Politics (GVPT) in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) are seeking an assistant professor. This position is open to applicants from any fields within information and political sciences that apply data science concepts and methods in their work. INFO and GVPT particularly seek candidates whose scholarship and teaching interests address information science concepts and methodologies to study important social science problems in the broad field of government and politics.	Apply View More	12/11/2023
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor	The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park (the INFO College), invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure track faculty position focused on pursuing novel, innovative, and impactful research that examines the changing roles and landscape of libraries of all types in the increasingly interconnected, diverse, and information-rich world. We encourage applicants who exhibit deep understanding of the social dimensions and issues, and employ data-driven analyses that shape the societal roles that libraries play in communities. We also seek applicants who leverage data and digital technologies in and via libraries to empower and advance communities. Successful candidates will conduct research and teaching that either centers on or strongly aligns with libraries.	Apply View More	01/26/2024
Lecturer – Archives and Digital Curation (Open rank)	Seeking a professional track lecturer for archives and digital curation courses. Responsibilities include teaching three classes per semester, active college involvement, and contributing to the Center for Archival Futures (CAFe). The role covers core and elective courses in areas like born-digital archiving, social justice in archives, data management, and machine learning in cultural heritage. Candidates with expertise in digital curation and archives are welcome. The position involves teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, plus service to the profession and CAFe’s research growth.	Apply View More	10/23/2023
Postdoctoral Researcher	The Marylanders Online team is seeking a postdoctoral researcher starting in January 2024, focused broadly on issues of digital equity and digital literacy. The Postdoctoral researcher will work on a state-funded project, Marylanders Online, which is a collaborative project between the University of Maryland Extension (UME) and College of Information Studies (INFO). The postdoctoral researcher will design studies, collect and analyze data, and implement research-based solutions to sustainably educate Marylanders in digital literacy skills for work, learning, and essential everyday needs.	Apply View More	11/30/2023

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
There are no Staff positions listed at this time.