IPST Director & Distinguished Professor

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 58,526 - 254,811; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an IPST Director to lead interdisciplinary research in diverse fields including Non-equilibrium Systems and Quantitative Life Sciences. You will lead faculty and student development while maintaining a national and international reputation for research excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D., have a distinguished teaching record, and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic leadership. This role offers a salary range between $58,526.00 and $254,811.97 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Tenured full professor or expected to achieve full professor rank by July 2026.
• Established reputation for research or artistic creativity.
• Distinguished record of teaching and professional service.
• Strong commitment to faculty and student development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IPST unit and develop strategic direction.
• Provide vision and leadership for faculty and student development.
• Maintain national and international reputation for research.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality science.
• Travel within campus for meetings and collaboration.

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tenured full professor or tenured associate professor expected to achieve full professor rank

Established national/international reputation for research

Strong commitment to faculty and student development

Evidence of leadership experience

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an IPST Director to lead interdisciplinary research in diverse fields including Non-equilibrium Systems and Quantitative Life Sciences. You will lead faculty and student development while maintaining a national and international reputation for research excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D., have a distinguished teaching record, and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic leadership. This role offers a salary range between $58,526.00 and $254,811.97 along with comprehensive benefits.