Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Marine Geologist, tenure-track

Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Marine Geologist, tenure-track Eckerd College - 4.0 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time From $68,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy Full Job Description The Marine Science Program at Eckerd College invites applications for one tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to start September 2027. A Ph.D. in Oceanography, Marine Science, or related field with a focus on the geosciences is required. We seek a broadly-trained scientist-educator who is strongly committed to teaching and student/faculty research at the undergraduate level. The Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory provides excellent teaching and research facilities, including an assortment of vessels ideal for direct, year-round access to a variety of coastal and shallow marine environments. Teaching responsibilities will include our introductory-level course in Geological Oceanography and an upper-level course in Marine Stratigraphy and Sediment. The successful applicant will also participate in other required Marine Science classes, with an opportunity to develop a course in their area of expertise, which could include Coastal Geology, Marine Geology, or others. Additionally, participation in an interdisciplinary, values-oriented general education program is required, including periodic rotation in two Common Core courses and a first-year seminar program. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. The successful applicant will demonstrate a well-developed research plan that is accessible to undergraduate students and will be expected to secure external funding to establish an active research program that complements existing departmental strengths. Employment will require a successful background check. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references via https://eckerd.exacthire.com. Letters of recommendation will be requested prior to an on-campus interview. Review will begin on 15 September 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Laura Wetzel ( ). Employment will require a successful background check. Eckerd College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicant Tracking Software by

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