University of Maryland Professor

Definition

This title may be used for nationally distinguished scholars, creative or performing artists, or researchers who have qualified for full-time appointments at the University of Maryland, Baltimore at the level of professor, who are active in MPowering the State programs, and who also qualify for full-time appointment at the University of Maryland, College Park at the level of professor. Holders of this title may provide graduate student supervision, serve as principal investigators, and participate in departmental and shared governance. Initial appointments are for three years and are renewable annually upon recommendation to the Provost by the unit head and dean. For appointment of professors from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the initial appointment must follow this University of Maryland Professor appointment procedure, using this transmittal form.

Hiring Procedures

This is a non-paid, non-tenure track title but initial appointments, except in the case of faculty who hold full-time appointment at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as professor, must follow the procedures for appointment as a new tenured Professor.