Professor & Chair

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) invites applications for Chair of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. The chair will lead a research-active academic department, develop programs with industrial partners and promote engineering entrepreneurship.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in bioengineering, strong leadership abilities, and a proven research record. The position offers a salary range of $200,000 – $275,000 per year, alongside regular faculty benefits.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in bioengineering or a closely related field.
• Strong leadership ability with proven interpersonal skills.
• Proven research record with evidence of international recognition.
• Commitment to engineering education.
• Qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the department.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the research-active academic department.
• Program development in partnership with industry, government labs, and foundations.
• Stewardship of academic programs and engineering education.
• Engagement with federal, state, and private research funding communities.
• Promotion of engineering entrepreneurship and translation of research into real-world technologies.

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Research record

Commitment to engineering education

Education

Earned doctorate in bioengineering or a closely related field

Job description

Overview

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland. The chair will lead a research‑active academic department, develop programs with industrial partners, government labs, and foundations, and steward strong academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the research‑active academic department.
• Program development in partnership with industry, government labs, and foundations.
• Stewardship of academic programs and engineering education.
• Engagement with federal, state, and private research funding communities.
• Promotion of engineering entrepreneurship and translation of research into real‑world technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in bioengineering or a closely related field.
• Strong leadership ability with proven interpersonal skills.
• Proven research record with evidence of international recognition.
• Commitment to engineering education.
• Qualified for appointment as a tenured full professor in the department.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary Range: $200,000 – $275,000 per year.

Regular faculty benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave, are available (details upon appointment).

Financial disclosure is required.

Application Information

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, and contact information for five references. Best consideration date is June 26, 2026. Application portal instructions are available on the University of Maryland website.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.