Associate or Full Professor
Job Description
Position Number:
128997Title:
Open RankFunctional Title:
Associate or Full ProfessorCategory Status:
01-Faculty TenuredApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
ENGR-A. James Clark School of EngineeringCampus/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:
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SAINT MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND.
The MATRIX Lab (https://matrix.umd.edu/) and A. James Clark School of Engineering (https://eng.umd.edu/) at the University of Maryland (UMD) is seeking outstanding applicants for a full-time tenured faculty position to be the Director for Autonomy Test and Evaluation.
We seek tenured faculty or senior subject matter expert candidates who can lead interdisciplinary research and establish vibrant research and education programs at the University of Maryland. The Director will conduct research, teach and mentor students, and work collaboratively with others to enhance the impact of the MATRIX Lab and UMD, and make a regional and national impact in this area of research and education. This will include strong scholarship, innovative teaching of both graduate and undergraduate students, participation in faculty governance and institution-building, service to the broader scientific community, and forming partnerships within the Clark School of Engineering, UMD, and with industrial, governmental, and community partners.
Three specific areas that the Director will lead are:
- Research into the methodology of test and evaluation (T&E) of autonomous systems. The discipline of test and evaluation is well known and documented; the technologies comprising autonomous systems are likewise well known, though growing. The interrelation of these two areas is a critical area that needs a concentrated focus and research development.
- Execution of T&E of autonomous systems. Once research leads to documented, reliable, and repeatable methods, this hire will lead the execution of test plans for this T&E work.
- Education supporting T&E of autonomous systems. Creating the workforce of the future and training/retraining the current workforce that will support the T&E of autonomous systems is necessary. From undergraduate through graduate degree programs, industry certifications and short courses, tailoring of existing programs and creating new content will be the focus of this effort.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline prior to employment.
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline prior to employment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Academic rank is open depending on qualifications. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas:
Academic rank is open depending on qualifications. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas:
- The candidate will be expected to establish an imaginative, well-funded and collaborative research program that will serve to educate graduate and undergraduate students and advance the field.
- The candidate should be an effective communicator and have an ability and interest in working with diverse student populations having a variety of backgrounds, learning styles, and skill levels. The candidate will also contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Clark School of Engineering.
- The candidate should have a strong record of research, educational activities, and service, as well as a strong funding record.
- The candidate is expected to have demonstrated leadership ability and plan to lead new, cutting-edge areas of research.
Additional Information:
The Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research and Innovation Xploration (MATRIX) Lab was opened in 2021 to support research and education into autonomous systems. Its location in southern Maryland takes advantage of numerous partnerships and co-locations, among them the UMD Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research and Operations Center (UROC), NAS Patuxent River and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head, NSWC Dahlgren, NASA Goodard and Wallops, NSWC Carderock, the Army Research Lab, and many industry partners across all domains as well.
Applications:
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by June 30th, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. Based upon our commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion, those who have experience engaging with a range of faculty, staff, and students and contributing to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to discuss their perspectives on these subjects in their application materials. The review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by June 30th, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. Based upon our commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion, those who have experience engaging with a range of faculty, staff, and students and contributing to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to discuss their perspectives on these subjects in their application materials. The review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit the following documents through UMD Ejobs:
- one-page letter of application;
- curriculum vitae;
- a statement of research interests (2 pages max);
- a statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max);
- samples of no more than three recent journal publications, and
- the names and contact information for at least three references.
Please include a description of your efforts to provide /encourage diversity, equity and inclusion within your research and teaching. This information should be included in your research and teaching statements. Questions about the position can be directed to MATRIXdirautote@umd.edu.
Posting Date:
12/21/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/30/2024Physical Demands
Physical activities expected from this individual during the work hours are mostly limited to working with computer systems, teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and working with fellow researchers.
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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