Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore invites applications for an Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty position at assistant, associate, or full professor level. The Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research pursues climate-related ecological risk research.

The full-time appointment begins August 2027. We seek candidates whose work advances understanding and management of risks from environmental contaminants, climate change, and other stressors, contributing to urban,

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent, externally funded research programs.
• Mentor and supervise postdoctoral researchers, graduate/undergraduate students, and research technicians.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Publish research findings in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate across disciplines to address urban, coastal, and underserved communities.

Skills

ecological risk assessment

environmental modeling

environmental exposure assessment

environmental data analysis

scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in ecological risk assessment and management

Job description

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.

Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Job Title Ecological Risk Assessment and Management Faculty

Division

Division Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

Department School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences

Work Status

Work Status Full Time

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Faculty Rank

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range Exempt

Salary Range

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 Number

Posting Number FA00443

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/02/2026

Best Consideration Date

Best Consideration Date 12/22/2026

Job Close Date