Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland The selected candidate will lead a research intensive academic department oversee an evolving undergraduate and graduate curriculum create and manage relationships with regional and worldwide partners across industry national laboratories and academia promote excellence in education scholarship and entrepreneurship among students faculty and staff and foster relationships with alumni and other stakeholders We are seeking a scholar with an international reputation an experienced mentor and manager with proven interpersonal skills and a visionary leader who can elevate the reputation of the department and continue to identify attract recruit and retain talented students faculty and staff The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of our community Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply and candidates who have experience and commitment to working with a diverse range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to describe their experience in these areasThe A James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high quality research innovation and learning preparing ourstudents to create innovations that will address the 21st century GrandChallenges eg energy environment security and human health andimprove the human condition The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession accelerating entrepreneurship and transforming research and learning activities intoinnovations that benefit millions