Physical Scientist Faculty Position

Morris Heights Health Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD seeks a faculty member at the assistant, associate, or full professor level for the Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. The role focuses on leading independent research and mentoring students and staff.

The candidate should align with the mission of the Center and contribute to teaching, publishing, and securing external funding for climate-related projects. Rank and salary are discipline-dependent and competitive within Maryland.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Proven potential to establish an externally funded research program and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in climate or related physical sciences research.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent, externally funded research programs.
• Mentor postdocs, graduate/undergraduate students, and research technicians.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Research leadership

Climate science

Data analysis

Publication track record

Education

Doctorate (PhD)

Tools

Remote sensing

GIS

Job description

Overview

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.

Department

School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Faculty

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

Assistant Professor $75,000 - $120,000; Associate Professor $80,000 - $130,000; Professor $95,000 - $170,000 (based on discipline). Salaries are competitive and include the State of Maryland benefits package.

Funding

State Support

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Candidates should have a track record of research in physical processes governing atmospheric, coastal, oceanic or terrestrial systems related to climate change. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the patterns and trends related to key climate indicators such as temperature, precipitation, sea-level rise, and extreme weather; the ability to collect and apply empirical data in the development of physical and mathematical models; understand and predict climate impacts on local, regional, national and global social/environmental climate systems; and experience using remote sensing technologies and/or geographic information systems (GIS). Candidates who use large datasets to assess environmental change and variability, and integrate physical data with chemical, biological, and social science data to support comprehensive climate risk assessments, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a dynamic, nationally-recognized, externally-funded research program that involves publishing in highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Experience and commitment to advancing climate and physical sciences research are essential.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Posting Number: FA00410

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 11/20/2025

Best Consideration Date: 12/19/2025

Supplemental Questions

• How did you hear about this career opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
• 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 a Ph.D in a related field of study? (Yes / No)
• Do you possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university? (Yes / No)