Professor & Chair

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. Department Overview 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: The Department has 25 regular tenure‑track faculty (with plans to expand), 8 core professional track faculty, 32 affiliate faculty members, and 14 staff members. Relationships have been established with the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Amgen, BD, Beckman Coulter, Olympus, and other universities locally and nationally. A transformative $10 million gift launched the Edward & Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine (CTEM, 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: Questions about the position can be addressed to: View email address on click.appcast.io. 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: a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae (resume), and contact information for five references. 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 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: Title IX Non‑Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online: Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies: #J-18808-Ljbffr