Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Posting Summary

• Job Title: Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty
• Division: Divison of Academic Affairs
• Department: School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences
• Work Status: Full Time
• Position Category: Faculty
• Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
• FLSA: Exempt
• Pay Range: Exempt
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000 / year
• Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary

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 member 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 2027. We seek an innovative scholar whose research, teaching, and service advance understanding and management of risks to ecosystems and human populations arising from environmental contaminants, climate change, emerging technologies, and other anthropogenic stressors. The successful candidate will contribute to Morgan State University’s growing research enterprise and its commitment to addressing complex environmental challenges affecting urban, coastal, and underserved communities.

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. The position is particularly suited to candidates with expertise in ecological risk assessment, environmental toxicology, environmental modeling, ecosystem health, environmental chemistry, environmental exposure assessment, climate-related environmental risks, or related areas.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and methods of ecological risk assessment and management, including evaluating the effects of environmental stressors on ecosystems and human populations.
• Knowledge of research methods and analytical approaches applicable to environmental exposure, ecosystem health, and climate-related environmental risks.
• Knowledge of scientific research design, data interpretation, and scholarly publication practices.

Skills

• Skill in applying appropriate quantitative and analytical methods to evaluate environmental data and characterize ecological risks.
• Skill in communicating complex scientific concepts and research findings to students, scientific audiences, and community stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support collaborative research, instruction, and the coordination of research activities.

Abilities

• Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program aligned with the Center’s mission, including identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive research proposals.
• Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ecological risk assessment, environmental science, or related areas.
• Ability to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research personnel.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines to investigate complex environmental challenges affecting urban, coastal, and underserved communities.
• Ability to translate research findings into strategies that inform environmental risk management and ecosystem protection.

Other Characteristics

• Commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, and a supportive learning and research environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in ecological risk assessment and management or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of scholarly research activity relevant to ecological risk assessment, environmental health, or related environmental sciences, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential for establishing an independent and externally funded research program
• Evidence of scholarly research activity, including peer-reviewed publications and/or externally funded research
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students in ecological risk assessment, environmental science, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Ecological risk assessment of chemical, biological, or physical stressors, including cumulative and multiple-stressor assessments.
• Environmental fate, transport, exposure, and bioaccumulation of contaminants.
• Emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, microplastics, or nanomaterials.
• Climate change and associated ecological risks.
• Environmental justice and disparities in environmental exposure and risk.
• Quantitative ecological risk modeling and predictive environmental analytics.
• Geographic information systems ( GIS ), spatial analysis, or remote sensing.
• Applications of artificial intelligence or machine learning to environmental risk prediction.
• Environmental genomics, molecular biomarkers, or systems approaches to evaluating ecological health.
• Risk assessment of emerging technologies or environmental applications of advanced materials.
• Development or evaluation of environmental risk-management and remediation strategies.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: FA00443
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Open Date: 11/02/2026
• Best Consideration Date: 12/22/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
     • The Chronicle of Higher Education
     • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
     • Higher Ed Jobs
     • Inside Higher Ed
     • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
     • LinkedIn
     • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
     • Other Online Advertising
     • Agency Referral
     • Website
     • MSU Careers Website
2. • Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
     (Open Ended Question)
3. • Do you hold an earned Ph.D. in ecological risk assessment and management or a closely related field from an accredited institution?
     • Yes
     • No
4. • Please identify your doctoral field of study.
     (Open Ended Question)
5. • Describe your experience or preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students in ecological risk assessment, environmental science, or related fields. Include how you would support student success and foster an inclusive learning and research environment. Maximum 300 words
     (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Philosophy
5. Reference Letter

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts (unofficial )