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Clinical Associate Professor

University of Maryland

Job Description

Position Number:

1P0000

Title:

Clinical Associate Professor

Functional Title:

Clinical Associate Professor

Category Status:

03-Faculty-Non-Tenured,Term Contr

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

1.0

Unit:

ENGR-Fire Protection Engineering

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.

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.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at the University of Maryland offers a unique opportunity for a Clinical Assistant Professor; Clinical Associate Professor; or Clinical Professor in fire protection engineering education.

The clinical faculty member will participate in the development of the new online delivery method of the undergraduate FPE/B.S. program, including the design of: a new virtual instructional framework; a suitable framework for student mentoring, possibly through partnerships with selected FPE firms; and a plan to promote student engagement. The clinical faculty member will serve as a critical part of the recruitment strategy and team to reach, engage, and attract prospective students. Once the new method is launched, the clinical faculty member will assume the position of Director of the online FPE undergraduate program and will take oversight responsibilities for its operation. The clinical faculty member will also teach a minimum of three (3) courses per academic year and will facilitate involvement with professional societies, standards organizations and representatives of industry.

The clinical faculty member will interact with staff and professors in the FPE Department and beyond, and the position should be understood as being primarily in-person and should conform to the telework policy of the University of Maryland. The exact proportion of in-person vs. remote work is open to negotiation.

The preferred candidate will be familiar or strongly interested in established/emerging technologies and best practices for online education.

The preferred candidate will be familiar with topics such as the design of fire protection systems, including detection and alarm, automatic suppression systems, egress and smoke control systems; fire resistant construction; life safety considerations; engineering design guides and standards related to fire protection systems and buildings; contemporary developments in fire protection system hardware; and analysis and computational methods that support the development of fire protection designs.

This appointment is for two years with reappointment possible.

The department offers the only ABET accredited B.S. Degree in Fire Protection Engineering. The graduate program offers a research master of science degree and a professional master of engineering degree. The department has an active Ph.D. program that is administered by other engineering departments. The department is located in a state-of-the-art facility, with expanded offices and laboratories. Access is also available to additional fire facilities on campus and the campus is in proximity to major government fire laboratories. Fire Protection Engineering is one of the eight departments in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park. The school of engineering has approximately 220 full-time tenure-track faculty members and is ranked in the Top 20 in the country (U.S. News and World Report). College Park is located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The proximity of the campus to the nation’s capital allows the development of synergistic opportunities and strong research ties with federal government research laboratories, corporations, and start-ups. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who will enhance our stature of preeminence in the three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and the world.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
A master’s degree is required. Either the master’s degree or bachelor’s degree must be in fire protection engineering, fire engineering or fire safety engineering.

Experience:
The candidate will have at least four years of experience in the practice of fire protection engineering.

Preferences:

Preferences:
Ph.D. degree preferred in relevant field of engineering, and/or P.E. (or equivalent) certification preferred in fire protection engineering.

Additional Information:

For more information, please visit https://fpe.umd.edu and contact Dr. Jim Milke (milke@umd.edu) and/or Dr. Arnaud Trouvé (atrouve@umd.edu)

Posting Date:

08/28/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

11/15/2023

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.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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