Assistant / Associate / Clinical Professor

Title

James Milke Endowed Professor of Practice

Functional Title

Assistant / Associate / Clinical Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at the University of Maryland offers a unique opportunity for 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 the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will teach a minimum of five courses per academic year, actively mentor FPE students, facilitate involvement with professional societies, standards organizations, and industry representatives, and assist with technology transfer of fundamental research conducted in the department. The position is primarily in‑person and must conform to the University of Maryland’s telework policy. The candidate should be familiar with design of fire protection systems—including detection, alarm, automatic suppression, egress, and smoke control systems; fire‑resistant construction; life safety considerations; engineering design guides and standards; contemporary developments in fire protection hardware; and analysis and computational methods supporting fire protection designs. This appointment is for five years with possible reappointment.