"Open Rank: Atmospheric Sciences Professor (Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research)"

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Posting Details

Job Title
Open Rank: Atmospheric Sciences Professor (Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research)

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Department
School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Faculty

Faculty Rank
Open Rank

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

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
Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is Maryland’s premier public urban research institution, recognized for its dedication to excellence in teaching, research, public service, and community engagement. The School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), in partnership with the Morgan State Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), invites applications for a 9.5-month tenure-track position in Atmospheric Sciences to support the newly established Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. The Center is dedicated to addressing critical and complex challenges related to climate change, with a focus on its impact on natural ecosystems, the built environment, the economy, and the health and well-being of Maryland’s residents. We are seeking to hire a new faculty 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
Selected candidates will be expected to: establish independent, externally funded research programs; mentor and supervise postdoctoral researchers, graduate/undergraduate students, and research technicians; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and publish research findings in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
We are especially interested in candidates who have a track record of research productivity in atmospheric sciences, including but not limited to atmospheric chemistry and composition, mechanisms of climate change, weather and climate extremes, cloud dynamics, and microphysics, as well as the impact of climate change on air quality and human health. Candidates who use high-performance computing, AI, and machine learning approaches to advance our understanding of the earth system and the effects of climate change are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience and commitment to advancing atmospheric and climate science research are essential.

Required Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. The candidate 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.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00368

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
11/14/2024

Best Consideration Date
03/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants should submit the following: A cover letter outlining interest and qualifications; A comprehensive curriculum vitae; A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (use upload labeled ‘supporting document’); A statement of teaching philosophy and experience; Contact information for at least three professional references.