University of Maryland Baltimore County, Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems: Assistant Professor
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $98,000
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
DUTIES The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) at University of Maryland, Baltimore County invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The position has research, teaching, and service responsibilities. Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain an active research and publication portfolio. Priority research areas include: emergency or disaster health, emergency health management, EDHS management, or disaster epidemiology. The position has a standard teaching load of five courses per year with a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses and advising/mentoring graduate students in research. In addition to currently offered courses, there is a potential to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. All EDHS faculty contribute to service within the department, institution, and profession. Hybrid position with some courses taught online. Domestic and international travel to two (2) conferences per year.
REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. or ABD in Emergency Management, Disaster Science, Public Health, Emergency Health Services, or a related field.
Applicants should demonstrate a track record or potential for independent research and mentorship of students.
We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate an active commitment to inclusion of underserved and/or underrepresented populations in research, teaching, and/or service.
LOCATION 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
About the Department:
The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) offers a unique opportunity for the education of future emergency medical service, emergency public health, and emergency management professionals. The department has 8 faculty and 11 adjunct faculty, with an established history of federal funding (e.g., NSF, HHS, FEMA, NDMS, DHS). Faculty research interests cover a range of topics in emergency health services and public health, including community and individual health following disasters, post-disaster food insecurity, pandemic/infectious disease response, EMS/paramedic education, critical care transport, information sciences, and trauma response. The Department has a rich undergraduate and graduate experience, with 175 combined undergraduate majors and minors in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, within the Paramedic Concentration, Emergency Health Leadership Track, and the Emergency and Disaster Health Management Track. The graduate program is primarily focused on preparing professionals for leadership roles in disaster health, emergency public health, and policy development. The Master’s program has over 45 students undergoing graduate training in 4 graduate tracks [1) Emergency and Disaster Health Management 2) Public Health Emergency/Disaster Management, 3) Public Health Emergency/Disaster Management 4) EHS Education], as well as, the post-baccalaureate Certificate in Emergency Management and Healthcare Emergency Management and enrolls undergraduates in its accelerated BS/MS track. The department is affiliated with the UMBC School of Public Policy to offer a PhD in Public Policy with concentrations in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems. EDHS includes the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program, which offers advanced continuing education for EMS professionals. Opportunities for research collaboration and cross-listing courses also exist with the Office of Cybersecurity and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health.
Additional relationships and collaborations exist with Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), Maryland Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local community colleges, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Maryland School of Medicine. Collaborations with other departments and programs on campus include Information Systems; The Hilltop Institute; CS3: The Center for Social Science Scholarship; Statistics and Mathematics; Cybersecurity; Public Policy; and The Imaging Research Center. UMBC is located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor near major medical schools, NIH, NHTSA, DHS, HHS, ASPR and other federal agencies that afford opportunities for research collaboration.
Salary and benefits are competitive within higher education. A variety of internal research and teaching supports are available to UMBC faculty including potential summer research funding and additional course releases as well as internal grants for preliminary research studies and curriculum development. The EDHS Department is supported by the college Creative Achievement and Research Administration Team, which assists faculty and departments in obtaining funding for research and provides pre- and post-award administration. Seed funding opportunities are available for cross-campus collaborations with the nearby University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), which houses the University System of Maryland School of Medicine, School of Social Work, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, and other professional schools. Finally, the UMBC Faculty Development Center (FDC) provides professional support and workshops for teaching.
About UMBC:
UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a R1 Research University–High Research Activity. In 2022, UMBC was ranked in the top 10 for most innovative schools and for undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report. According to the Great Colleges to Work For Program, UMBC was the only R1university in the country to excel in all 10 categories evaluated by current employees “from well-being and shared governance to mission and pride”. It is located in the dynamic Baltimore-Washington, DC corridor with direct access to Interstate 95, public transit access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore, and is in close proximity to the Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) airport. UMBC is designated as a minority-serving institution and is especially proud of the national and international diversity of its 14,000 students. Approximately 52% of UMBC students are racial/ethnic minorities. UMBC is committed to attracting an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. Historically underrepresented, excluded, or marginalized groups (e.g., racial/ethnic/sexual minorities), women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Review of application materials will begin exactly 30 days from posting of position. All applications must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/187647
Please submit the following application materials: letter of interest (2-page limit); Curriculum Vitae (CV); statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-page) detailing the candidate’s active commitment to inclusion and how they will further this objective at UMBC and/or in the profession; research statement (2- pages), teaching statement (2-pages); contact information for three (3) professional recommenders
UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University's core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Lauren Clay at edhssearch@umbc.edu with Position: Assistant Professor in the Subject Line.
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