"Research Associate Professor"

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.

Department: CREM (Center for Research in Emergent Manufacturing) For more information visit: https://coeit.umbc.edu/crem/

Anticipated Start Date: March 15, 2026

Salary: Position is part-time. Salary of $55,000 based on 20 hours per week (50% time).

To Apply: Electronic submission of applications is required at https://apply.interfolio.com/180565 All applications must be submitted as pdf files. The following materials are required:
1. Cover letter (up to two pages)
2. Curriculum vitae (no page limit)

Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.