Asst Professor Coastal Sciences

Job description

Description The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems (GES) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications from scholars in coastal science , pursuing a research agenda in hydrology, ecology, geomorphology, wetland biogeochemistry, or fisheries . Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research focus emphasizes biophysical dynamics and resilience of coastal systems in the context of global social and environmental change. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program while teaching a combination of introductory physical geography or environmental science courses and advanced courses (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) in their area of specialty. The average teaching load is two courses per semester. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank and will begin in August 2025. The salary range for this position is $94,000-99,000 for a 9-month position. UMBC is listed in the most recent Carnegie ranking as an R1 Research University-Very High Research Activity. The Department has more than 275 majors, with more than 60 graduate students in...