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College Park, MD · On-site

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Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Fischell Department of ... Applicants must be qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the Fischell Department ...

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Professor & Chair

College Park, MD · On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Fischell Department of ... Applicants must be qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the Fischell Department ...

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A Professor and Chair is a senior faculty member who leads an academic department at a college or university. In addition to teaching and conducting research, the Chair is responsible for overseeing the department's administration, managing faculty, developing curriculum, and representing the department within the institution. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Chair often serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and university administration while fostering a productive academic environment.

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Balancing the responsibilities of teaching, research, and departmental leadership is a core challenge for those serving as both Professor and Chair. In this dual role, you will manage administrative tasks such as scheduling courses, overseeing budgets, and supporting faculty development, while also maintaining your own academic work. Effective time management and delegation are essential, as you’ll often collaborate with faculty, staff, and university leadership. The role can be highly rewarding, offering significant influence on departmental strategy and opportunities for professional growth.

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AspectProfessor And ChairAssociate Professor
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree, extensive research, teaching experience, leadership skillsDoctoral degree, significant research, teaching experience
Work EnvironmentUniversity faculty, administrative duties, research, teachingUniversity faculty, teaching, research, some service roles
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic leadership rolesHigher education institutions, mid-level faculty position
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Professor And Chair and an Associate Professor lies in their roles and responsibilities. A Professor And Chair typically holds a senior academic position with leadership duties, overseeing departments and guiding research initiatives. An Associate Professor is a mid-level faculty member focused on teaching and research, often working towards full professorship. Both roles require advanced degrees and research experience, but the Professor And Chair position involves additional administrative and leadership responsibilities.

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Professor & Chair

College Park, MD • On-site

University of Maryland
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$200K - $275K/yr

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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. The department is searching for a world-class research leader to continue the research, education, and translational growth of the department. Responsibilities include leadership of a research-active academic department, program development with industrial partners, government labs, and foundations, and stewardship of strong academic programs.
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering is anchored in A. James Clark Hall, a 184,000-square-foot building constructed in 2018, which is home to world-class research and educational facilities, offering state-of-the-art laboratories, a core scientific instrument facility, student project space, and the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices: https://eng.umd.edu/facilities/clark-hall. The Fischell Department of Bioengineering currently has 25 regular tenure track faculty (with plans to expand), 8 core professional track faculty, 32 affiliate faculty members, and 14 staff members. The Department has established relationships with the National Institutes of Health (including the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering and the National Cancer Institute), the National Science Foundation, Amgen, BD, Beckman Coulter, Olympus; as well as other universities locally and nationally. A transformative $10 million gift from Edward and Jennifer St. John and the Edward St. John Foundation launched the Edward & Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine (CTEM, https://ctem.umd.edu), a collaboration uniting the department with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Together, researchers from these distinct disciplines tackle a broad spectrum of generational health challenges and drive medical innovations that benefit patients in Maryland and beyond. The Department is also dedicated to the vision of engineering entrepreneurship - getting science out of the lab and into the hands of doctors, care providers, and consumers. A number of start-up companies have been generated from ongoing research projects in the Department, and industrial collaborations are further enabling the research efforts to be translated to real-world technologies. With 450+ undergraduate students, 100+ graduate students, and more than $21 million in research expenditures in 2025, the department is a core education and research unit at the University of Maryland. More information on the Department is available at: http://www.bioe.umd.edu. Questions about the position can be addressed to: Chair-SearchComm-BIOE@umd.edu.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have an earned doctorate in bioengineering or a closely related field; strong leadership ability with proven interpersonal skills; a proven research record with evidence of international recognition; and a commitment to engineering education. Applicants must be qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Applications should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae (resume), and contact information for five references.
Best Consideration Date: June 26, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-A. James Clark School of Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$200,000 - $275,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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