Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Job Description
Position Number:
129571Title:
Open RankFunctional Title:
Assistant Professor / Associate ProfessorCategory Status:
02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On TrackApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
1Unit:
BSOS-GeographyCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
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The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a highly motivated and talented physical geographer specializing in coastal processes and ecosystems. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. This position will have its tenure home in Geographical Sciences and is expected to start in July 2025. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Overview:
Coastal zones around the world are important areas for the environment and society. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure from climate change and economic development. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in coastal systems whose research is focused on understanding, forecasting and mitigating the impacts of changes to coastal ecosystems, with an emphasis on land processes. Areas of expertise sought include but are not limited to:
- Sea level rise and its impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems
- Urbanization and its effects on coastal environments
- Impacts of Increased storm intensity and frequency
- Wetland degradation and restoration
- Forest loss and management in coastal areas
- Coastal ecosystem ecology
We welcome candidates with a global focus, and also those whose emphasis on regional studies, for example in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, is used to develop broader perspectives towards advancing our understanding of coastal zone processes within the context of global change. Consequently, expertise with the use of remote sensing and modeling is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a robust, externally funded research program
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physical geography, coastal processes, modeling, and related subjects
- Lead our undergraduate Coastal Specialization with Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) major
- Support, mentor and supervise graduate students
- Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the department (human dimensions, remote sensing, GIS) and campus that address significant real-world issues.
Application Process
- Candidates should submit the following materials:
- A personal statement on background and experience relevant to the position, including research, teaching, and service activities
- A signed and dated curriculum vitae
- Reprints of 5, selected peer-reviewed publications for applicants at the Associate level, and 3 or more at the Assistant level.
- Names and current addresses (including e-mail) of three references
For best consideration, applications should be submitted no later than October 1st, 2024, but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.
The Department of Geographical Sciences is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Anti-racism. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department
may be obtained at http://www.geog.umd.edu.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Ralph Dubayah, dubayah@umd.edu
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
Experience:
- Demonstrated expertise in coastal processes and ecosystems.
- For appointment at the Associate Professor level, candidate should have a strong record of scholarly publication and demonstrated evidence of research funding.
Additional Information:
Supplemental Document 1 (required): Upload Reprints of 5, selected peer-reviewed publications for applicants at the Associate level, and 3 or more at the Assistant level.
Posting Date:
07/02/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/01/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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