University of maryland
Assistant / Associate / Clinical Professor
University of maryland, College Park, Maryland, us, 20741
Assistant / Associate / Clinical Professor
Functional Title:
Assistant / Associate / Clinical ProfessorCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
ENGR-Fire Protection 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.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.Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
(FPE) at the University of Maryland offers a unique opportunity in fire protection engineering education to fill the position of James Milke Endowed Professor of Practice. Appointment can be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, depending on whether candidates have the necessary qualifications and experience (see
https://faculty.umd.edu/taxonomy/term/131 ).The ideal candidate will teach a minimum of five (5) courses per academic year, actively mentor FPE students, facilitate involvement with professional societies and industry representatives, and assist with technology transfer of fundamental research being conducted in the department.The position should be understood as being primarily in-person and should conform to the telework policy of the University of Maryland.The ideal 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 five years with reappointment possible.The FPE 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.Minimum Qualifications: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.The candidate will have at least four years of experience in the practice of fire protection engineering.Preferences:Ph.D. degree preferred in relevant field of engineering, and/or P.E. (or equivalent) certification preferred in fire protection engineering.Physical Demands:Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy networking equipment.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.Required Documents:ResumeCover LetterList of References (no emails sent from system)
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Functional Title:
Assistant / Associate / Clinical ProfessorCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
ENGR-Fire Protection 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.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.Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
(FPE) at the University of Maryland offers a unique opportunity in fire protection engineering education to fill the position of James Milke Endowed Professor of Practice. Appointment can be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, depending on whether candidates have the necessary qualifications and experience (see
https://faculty.umd.edu/taxonomy/term/131 ).The ideal candidate will teach a minimum of five (5) courses per academic year, actively mentor FPE students, facilitate involvement with professional societies and industry representatives, and assist with technology transfer of fundamental research being conducted in the department.The position should be understood as being primarily in-person and should conform to the telework policy of the University of Maryland.The ideal 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 five years with reappointment possible.The FPE 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.Minimum Qualifications: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.The candidate will have at least four years of experience in the practice of fire protection engineering.Preferences:Ph.D. degree preferred in relevant field of engineering, and/or P.E. (or equivalent) certification preferred in fire protection engineering.Physical Demands:Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy networking equipment.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.Required Documents:ResumeCover LetterList of References (no emails sent from system)
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