The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is part of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and is home to 22 faculty members, 49 undergraduates, and 77 graduate students. Faculty in the department conduct over $16.1M annually in externally-sponsored research, in multidisciplinary areas as diverse as energy, electronic materials and devices, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, radiological sciences, polymers and biomaterials.

The department benefits from and leverages close partnerships with related academic departments and institutes in engineering, physical sciences, and applied sciences, and has fruitful relationships with many neighboring industrial labs and federal research laboratories including NIST, ARL, NRL, FDA, NASA and NIH. Interested applicants are invited to learn more about the department online at mse.umd.edu.

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. 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.

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland. The selected candidate will lead a research-intensive academic department, oversee an evolving undergraduate and graduate curriculum, create and manage relationships with regional and worldwide partners across industry, national laboratories and academia, promote excellence in education, scholarship and entrepreneurship among students, faculty and staff, and foster relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.

We are seeking a scholar with an international reputation, an experienced mentor and manager with proven interpersonal skills, and a visionary leader who can elevate the reputation of the department, and continue to identify, attract, recruit, and retain talented students, faculty and staff.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of our community. Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply, and candidates who have experience and commitment to working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to describe their experience in these areas.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing ourstudents to create innovations that will address the 21st century GrandChallenges (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 intoinnovations that benefit millions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Applications should include, as separate documents, a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining one’s qualifications, relevant experience, and vision for the department, and the names and contact information for at least five references who may be contacted by the search committee. Application packages should be submitted online through ejobs.umd.edu. The position will remain open until filled, but we encourage applicants to respond before September 1, 2024 for best consideration. Questions about the position and search may be directed to the search chair, Prof. William Bentley, (bentley@umd.edu). The search committee will respect the confidentiality of each candidate.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.