Professor & Chair
Professor & Frances Reyes Department Chair in Mechanical Engineering
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Frances Reyes Chair
of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Clark School of Engineering at the
University of Maryland. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is an internationally known
program and ranks in the top twenty of all mechanical engineering graduate and undergraduate
programs in the nation according to US News and World Report rankings. Responsibilities of the
Frances Reyes Chair include providing leadership to a growing and vibrant research program in
the department, stewardship of strong academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate
levels, building experiential learning opportunities for students, working with our advancement
group to increase financial support for the department, and cultivating industrial partnerships.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to 44 Faculty, seven NAE members, 24 plus
Staff, nearly 1500 Students, and over 11,000 alumni. With expenditures of nearly $30M/year,
the department is a leading unit in the Clark School of Engineering in terms of Research and
Innovation at the University of Maryland. The department offers degree programs in
Mechanical Engineering and Reliability Engineering at its primary location in College Park, MD
as well as the University System of Maryland in Southern Maryland, and at Frostburg. The
department is home to the Center for Environment Energy Engineering, the Center for
Advanced Life Cycle Engineering, Center for Risk and Reliability, Center for Sustainability in the
Built Environment, and the Center for Engineering Concepts Development.
The Frances Reyes Chair position includes an endowment whose funds may be used for, but are
not limited to, educational research, programmatic or discretionary support that benefits the
department.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for
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, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and
to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Additional information can be found on the following website: https://enme.umd.edu/
Apply URL - https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/100434
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Doctorate in mechanical engineering, or a closely related field;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong leadership and management ability with proven inter-personal skills; a proven research record with evidence of international recognition, and a commitment to diverse, equitable and inclusive engineering education.
Applicants must be qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Please upload the following materials as separate documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research (examples: research statement, research programs)
- Teaching (examples: teaching philosophy, student evaluations)
- List of 5 References (include contact information) References will only be contacted at a certain stage in the process and candidates will be notified before references are requested.
- Vision Statement for the Department (Limit 2 pages)
Applicants should submit their information by November 30, 2022, for best consideration. The position will remain open until filled. 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.