Open Rank: Coastal Science Professor (Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research)

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Coastal Science Professor (Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research) Division Divison of Academic Affairs Department School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences Work Status Full Time Position Category Faculty Faculty Rank Open Rank FLSA Exempt Pay Range Exempt Salary Range Assistant Professor $75,000

• $120,000; Associate Professor $80,000
• $130,000; Professor $95,000
• $170,000 (based on discipline) Fund Source State Support Job Summary Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is Maryland's premier public urban research institution, recognized for its dedication to excellence in teaching, research, public service, and community engagement.

The School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), in partnership with the Morgan State Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), invites applications for a 9.5-month tenure-track position in Climate and Coastal Science to support the newly established Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. The Center is dedicated to addressing critical and complex challenges related to climate change, with a focus on its impact on natural ecosystems, the built environment, the economy, and the health and well-being of Maryland's residents. We are seeking to hire a new faculty at the assistant, associate, or full professor level whose research interests align with the mission of the Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. Salaries are competitive and include the State of Maryland benefits package. The full-time appointment will begin in August 2025. We are seeking candidates with a strong track record of research productivity in climate and coastal science. We encourage applicants with expertise in a variety of fields that involve integrating climate and coastal science research. These fields include but not are limited to climate change impacts on coastal and marine environments, coupled social-environmental systems, human-induced alterations to coastal environments, oceanography, coastal habitat restoration, marine biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries/aquaculture, and/or marine spatial planning. Candidates with interdisciplinary research that integrates natural and social science perspectives on coastal resilience and marine resource management are especially encouraged to apply. Job Duties Selected candidates will be expected to: establish independent, externally funded research programs; mentor and supervise postdoctoral researchers, graduate/undergraduate students, and research technicians; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and publish research findings in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. The candidate must have demonstrated potential to develop a dynamic, nationally-recognized, and externally-funded research program that involves publishing in highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience and commitment to advancing climate and coastal science research are essential. Required Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. Other Preferences for Consideration Posting Detail Information Posting Number FA00369 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 11/14/2024 Best Consideration Date 03/01/2025 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining interest and qualifications
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae
• A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (use upload labeled 'supporting document')
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Contact information for at least three professional references Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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• Have you earned a Doctorate in a relevant field from an accredited university?

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