Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Posting Details

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

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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
• * 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)

• * Do you hold an earned Ph.D. in ecological risk assessment and

management or a closely related field from an accredited
institution?

• Yes
• No
• * Please identify your doctoral field of study.

(Open Ended Question)

• * 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

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Research Philosophy
• Reference Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts (unofficial )