Assistant Professor of Marine Science – Coastal Carolina University
This position is for a 9 month tenure-track assistant professor in the Marine Science department. Applicants with expertise in marine chemistry or physical oceanography are invited to apply. This position will be expected to teach introductory level marine science courses, upper division courses in marine/environmental chemistry or physical oceanography, and courses within the applicant’s area of expertise. The primary teaching responsibilities are within the undergraduate Marine Science program. The applicant is expected to develop a viable externally funded research program in their specialty actively involving undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in marine science or related field and post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Coastal Carolina University is rapidly expanding and building upon a historic emphasis on the marine sciences. The University is located 10 miles from the Atlantic shoreline and within the lower coastal plain of northeastern South Carolina. The coastline in this region contains extensive areas of beach shoreline, landward marshes and wetland systems. Marine Science is one of the largest undergraduate departments within CCU and is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education. We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education that embraces the teacher scholar model and provides active learning experiences in the classroom as well as in field and research opportunities.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of all transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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