Open Rank (Assistant or Associate Professor)

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription benefits

Tuition remission program

Comprehensive annual and sick leave benefits

Job summary

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking an Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Fisheries Science and Ecology at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Maryland. This full-time tenure-track position focuses on developing a nationally recognized research program that integrates ecological processes with fisheries science, while teaching and mentoring graduate students. The role includes collaboration with fisheries management agencies. Requirements include a Ph.D. in fisheries science and demonstrated research excellence, with a salary range of $120,000 to $165,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research excellence with a strong publication record appropriate to rank.
• Expertise in quantitative fisheries science and ecological modeling.
• Potential for securing competitive external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in fisheries science.
• Teach graduate level classes and mentor students.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within UMCES.

Skills

Research excellence

Quantitative fisheries science

Graduate education

Community ecology

Education

Ph.D. in fisheries science or related field

Tools

Laboratory and field facilities

Job description

Open Rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) page is loaded## Open Rank (Assistant or Associate Professor)locations: UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratorytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR103935# **Job Description Summary & Additional Information**The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for the Tom Miller Endowed Professorship in Fisheries Science and Ecology at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL).This is a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will receive research support through the endowment associated with this professorship. This is a full time 100% FTE position with 75% guaranteed state funding support for salary while the remaining 25% of salary to be externally funded. We seek an innovative and collaborative scientist whose research advances fisheries science and ecology, particularly in marine, coastal, and estuarine systems. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program that integrates ecological processes with fisheries science and supports sustainable management of living aquatic resources. The position honors the legacy of Dr. Tom Miller, whose work exemplified the integration of quantitative fisheries science, ecosystem ecology, and applied resource management.**Responsibilities:** ● Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in fisheries science and ecology ● Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and contribute to scientific leadership in the field ● Teach graduate level classes, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through UMCES’ graduate programs, and broaden participation in fisheries science ● Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within UMCES and across the University System of Maryland ● Contribute scientific expertise to state, regional, and national fisheries management, including for their economic development**Engagement with Fisheries Management**CBL has a long-standing tradition of impactful engagement with fisheries management agencies. The position offers meaningful opportunities to bridge science and policy in support of sustainable fisheries.The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC), Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other state and regional fisheries management agencies. A CBL faculty member serves as a science advisor to the PRFC, and we welcome candidates interested in continuing this strong partnership between CBL and regional management bodies.**Required Qualifications:** ● Ph.D. in fisheries science, ecology, marine science, or a closely related field ● Demonstrated research excellence and a strong publication record appropriate to rank ● Potential for (Assistant) or demonstrated record of (Associate) securing competitive external funding ● Potential for or demonstrated record of high-quality graduate education and student mentoring, including broadening participation ● Expertise in quantitative fisheries science, population or community ecology related to fisheries science, stock assessment, multispecies or habitat modeling, or related areasThe selected candidate will be required to review and accept the**Preferred Qualifications:** ● Interest in conducting a research program that includes the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, with potential to collaborate with UMCES researchers and make effective use of UMCES’ and CBL’s research infrastructure, including the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (), research vessels, flow-through seawater systems, computational resources, and/or other laboratory and field facilities ● Experience working at the science–management interface**About CBL and UMCES** The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, located on the Patuxent River in Solomons, Maryland, is the oldest state-supported marine laboratory on the U.S. East Coast. CBL faculty conduct research spanning fisheries science, ecosystem dynamics, biogeochemistry, and coastal resilience, with strong connections to regional management and policy.UMCES is a graduate research institution within the University System of Maryland, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of environmental systems and applying science to solve complex environmental challenges.UMCES offers excellent benefit options through the State of Maryland, to include medical, dental, prescription, FSA, life insurance and AD&D. Regular full time employees also receive university retirement benefits, a very generous tuition remission program and comprehensive annual and sick leave benefits.**Required Application Materials:**● Cover letter ● Curriculum vitae ● 2-page statement of research vision (including management engagement) ● 2-page statement of mentoring and teaching philosophy including broadening participation ● Contact information for five professional references**Best Consideration Date:** May 23, 2026**Open Until Filled:** yes# **Department**UMCES-Chesapeake Biological Laboratory# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**$120,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.Welcome to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Employment Website! UMCES is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff to support our mission. The Center regularly updates employment opportunities with each of its research laboratories and center administration. Thank you for your interest in employment with UMCES.The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park..**EEO Statement**The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.**UMCES News & Events**Click for recent UMCES news and events.**Contact Us**UMCES Human Resources Department Center Administration2020 Horns Point Road Cambridge,