Professor & Chair
University of Maryland
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Position Number: | 127755 |
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| Title: | Professor & Chair |
| Functional Title: | Professor & Chair |
| Category Status: | 01-Faculty Tenured |
| Applicant Search Category: | Faculty |
| University Authorized FTE: | 1.00 |
| Unit: | AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology |
| Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
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| Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking applications and nominations for an outstanding scientist, educator, and administrator to serve as Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology. The Department was formed in 2006 and has developed integrated teaching, research, and extension education programs that focus on ecological technology design, ecosystem health, soil and watershed science, natural resources management, and wetland science. The Department strives to advance fundamental environmental science and to lead in the development of novel ecological technologies. Our faculty includes international and national leaders in the fields of soil science, ecological engineering, wetland science, bioremediation, and natural resource management. Professors in ENST are committed to enhancing society’s relationship with the environment by improving conservation and management of natural resources, assessing the impacts of humans on ecosystems, designing and implementing naturally-based technologies, and elucidating the effects of environmental conditions on human health. The department also seeks to educate students on the fundamentals of environmental science, while instilling a deep fascination and intellectual capacity to work in environmental science fields. The Department currently has 25 faculty members and offers BS, MS, and PhD degree programs for approximately 300 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The Chair is the chief administrative officer and provides leadership for the faculty, staff, students, and programs of the Department. The Department’s diversity and commitment to the land-grant philosophy represent a substantial opportunity for a leader with the vision and desire to grow our impact across the Chesapeake Bay region, nation, and the globe. The University of Maryland is ranked 14th among Forbes’ Top Public Colleges and 15th among U.S. public institutions ranked as Best Global Schools by U.S. News & World Report. In 2022 ENST was featured as the 13th best Bachelor’s degree program in Environmental Science by bestvalueschools.org. Close proximity to both Washington D.C. and Beltsville, Maryland allow for a competitive advantage of partnerships with many federal and state agencies including the FDA, USDA–ARS, EPA, NIH, and Maryland Department of Agriculture. For more details, please visit the website of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology (www.enst.umd.edu ), the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (www.agnr.umd.edu ), and the University of Maryland (www.umd.edu) . The Chair is responsible for all aspects of the Department operations including faculty, staff, student, budget, and facilities. The Chair represents the Department to all constituencies, both internal and external of the University of Maryland. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the leader of one of six academic departments in the College. The Department’s annual operating budget is approximately $12-16 million, two-thirds of which is derived from external competitive grant sources. It is a priority for the Chair to expand the portfolio of external grants and actively develop new sources of support for research and educational programs. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | The successful candidate must (1) hold a Ph.D. degree in a field related to the Department’s academic programs; (2) have outstanding academic credentials suitable for appointment to the faculty tenured at the rank of Professor; (3) have demonstrated exemplary leadership in administering a large, multidisciplinary, and diverse faculty with a variety of appointments and assignments; (4) exhibited expertise in developing innovative programs and obtaining funding by building creative partnerships; (5) have a demonstrated ability to manage personnel, budget and facilities; and 6) have a deeply ingrained passion and understanding of environmental education, environmental research, and community engagement. |
| Preferences: | The successful candidate will be a senior academic leader who will provide strategic vision for the advancement of the Department. The Chair will champion the Department’s mission to promote understanding and conscientious management of natural, agricultural, urban, suburban ecosystems and the interactions among air, water, soil, organisms, and people. The Chair will strive to ensure that the Department of Environmental Science and Technology continues its excellence and continues as one of the top undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental science in the nation; a center of excellence for extension education and outreach relating to environmental quality; and focal point for interdisciplinary collaboration that serves as the nexus for environmental science research, teaching, and extension education. |
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| Posting Date: | 09/28/2022 |
| Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Best Consideration Date | 11/23/2022 |
| Physical Demands | The job may require some travel throughout the state: candidate must have a valid driver’s license. |
| Diversity Statement: | 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. |
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