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Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

TENURE-TRACK AND TENURED FACULTY POSITIONS IN CYBERSECURITY

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, in collaboration with the Maryland Cybersecurity Center (cyber.umd.edu), seeks exceptionally qualified candidates for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions to begin in August 2013 in the area of: Cyber Security.

This includes all aspects of security-oriented research in computer engineering, communications, signal processing, and networking, at the hardware, software, protocol, algorithm, system, and physical layer levels.

Appointments at all ranks will be considered. Applicants should have received or expect to receive their PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline prior to August 2013. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor should be creative and adaptable, and should have a high potential for both teaching and research. Candidates for the ranks of Associate and Full Professor should have distinguished records in research and a strong interest in educational programs.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 21, 2013 to https://jobs.umd.edu (position number 105043). Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of at least four references.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to the principle of diversity.  Applications from minority groups and women are especially invited.

TENURE-TRACK AND TENURED FACULTY POSITIONS IN SIGNAL PROCESSING

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland seeks outstanding candidates for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions to begin in August 2013 in Signal Processing.

This includes fundamental aspects as well as emerging, cross-disciplinary areas of signal processing, including but not limited to “big data” analysis, machine learning, sparse representation, compressive sensing, multimodal sensing and sensor fusion, smart grid and green energy management.

We are particularly interested in appointments at the Assistant Professor level, and exceptionally qualified candidates at higher ranks will be considered. Joint appointments are possible with other departments and with affiliated University of Maryland institutes.

Applicants should have received or expect to receive their PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related discipline prior to August 2013. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor should be creative and adaptable, and should have a high potential for both teaching and research. Candidates for the ranks of Associate and Full Professor should have distinguished records in research and a strong interest in educational programs.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 7, 2013 to https://jobs.umd.edu and use the Position Number #105694. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of at least four references.

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is seeking a Director of External Relations who will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating all the fundraising and external relations functions of the department. The Director will specifically serve as the primary development officer for the department, concentrating on major gifts for individuals. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree required. Strong working knowledge of development and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and development management is required.  Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal, are required. Ability to work with volunteers, senior administration and faculty is necessary. Ability to oversee multiple projects and quickly discern complex and competing interests and the ability to travel monthly are required. Requires attendance at some weekend and evening events. For best consideration, apply by March 3, 2013 to https://jobs.umd.edu (position #105746).

University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CORPORATE RELATIONS

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is seeking an Assistant Director for Corporate Relations who will be responsible for securing external funding through the cultivation of new and existing strategic relationships with corporate, government and foundation contacts, for the department. 

Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree required, 3-5 years or more professional experience in development and fundraising and/or marketing.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are required. Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment is required.  Experience with fundraising and development or significant exposure to and interaction with corporations is preferred. Experience with marketing is also acceptable. Experience working with senior executives, volunteers, senior administration and faculty is preferred. Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and role of a public, research university is desired. Experience in higher education highly desired. Experience in working with highly technical information is valued.  For best consideration, apply by February 24, 2013 to https://jobs.umd.edu (position #108352).

University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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