Professor & Chair

University of Maryland; United States; Presencial; USD 50 000 - 252 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Maryland College of Education invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). The chair will provide visionary leadership for a diverse faculty engaged in research, teaching, and service, guiding programs across developmental science, educational psychology, and quantitative methods.

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate and a strong record of publications and funded research.

Qualificações

• Earned doctorate in human development, educational psychology, developmental psychology, measurement, quantitative methods, or a related area.
• Record of publications and funding commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Capacity for fiscal and human resource management; commitment to collaborative environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology in research, teaching, and service.
• Advance strategic planning and program development across degree offerings and centers.
• Foster partnerships and collaborative relationships across the university and external communities.

Conhecimentos

Publication record

Grant funding

Collaborative leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formação académica

Doctoral degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The College of Education at the University of Maryland invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). We seek a nationally or internationally recognized scholar with the vision and interdisciplinary perspective required to lead a strong and diverse faculty in its efforts to advance its tripartite mission of research, teaching, and service. The College of Education is a vibrant community advancing equitable, transformative change in schools and communities through impactful research, innovative programs and collaborative partnerships. We conduct research across education, counseling, human development and quantitative methodology, bridging research and practice while shaping education policy such as Maryland's Blueprint. We prepare equity-minded educators, counselors, psychologists and leaders through experiential, community-based learning built on strong partnerships. We foster an inclusive community that prioritizes diversity and well-being, standing as a beacon of excellence within the university's mission to transform education for good. (https://education.umd.edu/strategicplan).

The 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty in the HDQM department contribute to new knowledge in developmental science, educational psychology, or quantitative methodology. Faculty members regularly receive funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences, many national and local foundations, and through state and federal contracts. The department's professional track faculty lead undergraduate programs, support student success, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The department is home to graduate programs in Human Development and Quantitative Methodology: Measurement and Statistics, undergraduate programs in Human Development and a major in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education with dual certification (jointly administered with the Special Education Program in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education).

The Department administers the Center for Young Children, a lab school of 100 pre-school and kindergarten children with a research, practice, and training mission.

The proximity to Washington DC creates unique opportunities for collaboration and impact in research, education, and policy contexts.

More information about the University of Maryland, the College of Education, and the Department can be found at http://www.education.umd.edu/HDQM/.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned doctorate in human development, educational psychology, developmental psychology, measurement, quantitative methods, or a related area

Experience

• Record of publications and funding commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capacity for fiscal and human resource management
• Commitment to building a collaborative and community-oriented environment
• Ability to develop and support relationships across the university and community.

Preferences

• Demonstrated national or international leadership and scholarship in education, human development, quantitative methodology, or a related area
• A record of engaging and collaborating with stakeholders relevant to developmental science, educational psychology, and quantitative methodology
• Capacity to lead with responsiveness, transparency, and fairness - building trust and shared purpose among faculty with distinct disciplinary identities
• Experience in supporting and managing research centers
• Evidence of creative innovations in teaching and program development
• Experience with developing a vision and strategic plan
• Strong record of service to the profession and the broader community

Physical Demands: N/A

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Candidates should upload a letter of application addressing their qualifications; current curriculum vitae; and names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three persons from whom reference letters may be requested.

Best Consideration Date: 10/23/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/01/2026

Open Until Filled: No

No Financial Disclosure Required For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department EDUC-College of Education Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $49,655.24 - $252,288.97

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

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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.

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