Physical Scientist Faculty Position

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.

School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences

Full Time

Faculty

Open Rank

Non-Exempt

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.

State Support

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Posting Number: FA00410

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 11/20/2025

Best Consideration Date: 12/19/2025

• 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)