Physical Scientist Faculty Position Job Frederick area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Physical Scientist Faculty Position

Division

Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Faculty

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Range Salary Range

Assistant Professor $75,000 - $120,000;
Associate Professor $80,000 - $130,000;
Professor $95,000 - $170,000 (based on discipline)

Fund Source

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. Salaries are competitive and include the State of Maryland benefits package.

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, extreme weather; a demonstrated 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.
Must have demonstrated potential to develop a dynamic, nationally-recognized, and 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 Detail Information

Posting Number

FA00410

Number of Vacancies

Job Open Date

11/20/2025

Best Consideration Date

12/19/2025

Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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?

* Do you possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Transcripts (unofficial )

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Research Philosophy

Optional Documents

Reference Letter

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