Investing in Excellence: Empowering Faculty Leadership
Endowed chairs and professorships honor the heart of McDaniel’s mission — extraordinary faculty who inspire curiosity, discovery, and lifelong learning. Your investment helps the college attract and retain accomplished educators and researchers who shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders. Together, we can ensure that McDaniel remains a place where teaching excellence and academic innovation thrive for generations to come.
Support for Academic Chairs and Professorships
Academic endowed chairs and professorships help the college attract and retain outstanding teachers and scholars. They also serve as ways of attracting prospective students and their families who research the academic strengths of the schools they visit.
Types of Endowed Faculty Support
Named Endowed Distinguished Chairs
Among the highest honors a faculty member can receive, a Distinguished Chair recognizes exceptional teaching, scholarship, and leadership. These prestigious positions provide significant, ongoing support for academic research and innovation.
Named Endowed Chair
Endowed Chairs honor outstanding faculty and help attract and retain top scholars in their fields. The income from these endowed funds supports teaching, research, and program development within a specific discipline.
Named Endowed Professorships
Endowed Professorships provide vital resources for faculty to advance their scholarship and mentor students. These positions strengthen academic programs and ensure McDaniel remains competitive in recruiting and supporting exceptional educators.
Current Needs by Discipline
McDaniel College seeks endowed chairs and professorships in the following areas:
Biology
Chemistry
Data Analytics
Environmental Studies
Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physics
Speech-Language Pathology
What is an Endowed Faculty Position?
An endowed faculty position is one that is permanently funded through a dedicated investment — a gift whose principal remains intact while the annual earnings support the faculty member’s salary, research, and academic initiatives.
Unlike regular faculty positions funded through the college’s annual operating budget, endowed positions provide lasting financial stability and ensure that academic excellence endures for generations