University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Policy Analysts/Senior Policy Analysts Open Rank School of Graduate Studies Associate Agent or Agent

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Posted: 12-Jul-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Type: Full-time

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Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 250000OB

Job Description

Position

The Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies (CHHS) at UMB invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in emergency management planning, public health planning, and cybersecurity planning. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary academic community committed to emergency and public health preparedness, cybersecurity and AI policy, resilience planning, response, and recovery. This is a full-time grant-funded salaried position.

Campus/School Information

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state's public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools--medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work--and an interdisciplinary School of Graduate Studies. The university's dynamic campus is in the heart of downtown Baltimore, providing access to a diverse and vibrant urban environment with close proximity to government agencies, major health institutions, and research partners.

The University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies was founded in 1918. Its mission is to empower scholars, practitioners, and researchers to become agents of innovation and leaders of change through distinctive, relevant, and rigorous education. The School of Graduate Studies aspires to be the global leader in health and biomedical graduate education and research by cultivating students who solve critical world problems.

Founded in 2002, the University of Maryland Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies (CHHS) (formerly known as the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security) is a center housed in the Office of the Provost of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) that serves students and clients in the fields of emergency management, public health, and cybersecurity. Staffed by approximately 25 full-time professionals, along with student research assistants and externs, CHHS partners with state and local agencies, hospitals and healthcare associations, academic institutions, and public-private sector organizations to help them prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of emergencies. CHHS also provides academic services, including curriculum development and instruction in four-degree programs (JD, LLM, MSL, MPS) at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP).

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Agent or Agent depending on education and experience Department/Division/School: School of Graduate Studies
Salary Range: Associate Agent $75,000 to $100,000 and Agent $90,000 to $125,000

Although the selected candidate will work within the Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies (CHHS) they will hold a faculty rank within the School of Graduate Studies.

Background Checks

Employment at UMB is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A background check does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. However, the university reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment if the findings are deemed incompatible with the position.

Employment eligibility must be verified within three days of the start date. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in offer rescission or employment termination.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on interdisciplinary initiatives within UMB and with external partners.

• Engage in service activities that align with the university's mission.

• Support CHHS in working with state and local emergency management agencies, health departments, departments of transportation, and departments of public works on legal research, analysis, and writing; emergency preparedness and public health preparedness; cybersecurity and AI policy; resilience planning; response; and recovery.

• Work with educational institutions, hospitals, and private businesses on emergency planning, training, and exercise activities.

• Work both independently and within a team to support client needs.

Skills

• Legal Research and Writing

• Legal and Policy Analysis

• Time Management

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Research/Analysis

• Project Management

• Interpersonal Communication

• Emergency Planning

• Drafting Reports

• Problem Solving

• Multi-tasking

• Presentation/Public Speaking

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal or master's degree in a related field

• Strong research and writing skills.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
  • Emergency management planning

  • Public health planning

  • Cybersecurity planning

  • Exercise development and facilitation.

Application Submission

Applicants should submit the following documents:

Cover Letter - Outlining experience and alignment with UMB's mission.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Including a list of publications, grants, and academic achievements if applicable.

List of References - Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates).

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

For questions regarding the position, please Heather Shaivitz, Associate Director Administration and Finance, UMB Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies (CHHS)

at hshaivitz@law.umaryland.edu

Additional Information

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, and professional development opportunities. More details can be found on the UMB Benefits page .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

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