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Research Associate Professor

Job no: 495102
Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Research/Scientific

Application Instructions:

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https://apply.interfolio.com/168377
Department:

CREM (Center for Research in Emergent Manufacturing)

For more information visit: https://coeit.umbc.edu/crem/
Anticipated Start Date:

1 Jan 2026
About the Position:

Description of Position:

CREM is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager focused on cybersecurity products with a joint appointment as Research Associate Professor. The incumbent will lead product-focused engineering efforts, integrate applied research into production systems, as well as mentor engineers and students. The role bridges industry-grade product development with academic research to accelerate innovation and technology transfer.

Responsibilities:

  • Own product roadmap and architecture for cybersecurity offerings; drive delivery from concept to launch.
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team; recruit, coach, set goals, and manage execution.
  • Establish and enforce secure SDLC practices (threat modeling, code review, SAST/DAST,pentesting, SBOM/supply-chain security).
  • Lead DevSecOps across CI/CD, cloud (e.g., AWS/Azure), containers/Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code.
  • Ensure alignment with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53/171, CMMC, ISO 27001, FedRAMP controls).
  • Translate research into product features; collaborate on grants; publish and present applied results.
  • Teach/mentor as Research Associate Professor; supervise graduate students and joint industry-academic projects.
  • Engage customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, define KPIs, and guide iterative improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Cybersecurity (or closely related field).
  • Proven leadership in software engineering management and delivery of secure, scalable products.
  • Deep expertise in secure software development, identity and access management, cryptography fundamentals, and network/application security.

Salary: $55,000
Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   
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.

12 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 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Applications close: Open Until Filled

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