Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position

Job no: 495280

Title: Tenure‑Track Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems

Work type: Faculty

Location: 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250

The position has research, teaching, and service responsibilities. Tenure‑track faculty are expected to maintain an active research and publication portfolio. Priority research areas include emergency or disaster health, emergency health management, EDHS management, or disaster epidemiology. The teaching load is five courses per year (graduate and undergraduate) with mentoring of graduate students. Candidates may develop new courses in their area of expertise.

All EDHS faculty contribute to service within the department, institution, and profession. Hybrid teaching (some online). Domestic and international travel to two conferences per year.

Ph.D. or ABD in Emergency Management, Disaster Science, Public Health, Emergency Health Services, or a related field.

Track record or potential for independent research and mentorship of students.

Active commitment to inclusion of underserved and/or underrepresented populations in research, teaching, and service.

$90,000 – $98,000 per year (University reasonable estimate).

Submit the following application materials:

• Letter of interest (2-page limit)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (1 page) detailing the candidate’s active commitment to inclusion and how they will further this objective at UMBC and/or in the profession
• Research statement (2 pages)
• Teaching statement (2 pages)
• Contact information for three professional recommenders

Questions can be directed to Dr. Lauren Clay at edhssearch (Subject Line: Position: Assistant Professor).

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or MD TTY Relay Service between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness opportunities & much more

Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 22 Jul 2026

Screening of applications will begin exactly 30 days from the posting of the position.

Background screening is required.