Assistant Professor of Marine Science, tenure track

Marine Science. Assistant Professor of Marine Science, tenure track position to start September 2026. Ph.D. in Ecology / Evolutionary Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science or related field is required.  We seek broadly trained scientist-educators who are strongly committed to teaching and student / faculty research at the undergraduate level. Fields of particular interest include ichthyology, elasmobranch biology, and marine fisheries. Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory provides excellent facilities with access to mangrove and seagrass systems steps from classroom and laboratory spaces, as well as an assortment of vessels for direct, year-round access to a variety of marine environments. The teaching component consists of seven courses per year in a 3-1-3 format. Teaching responsibilities will likely include contribution to delivery of our regular introductory level course in Biological Oceanography, an upper level required course in Principles of Ecology as well as a course in the applicant's area of expertise . 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 Eckerd College Jobs . Letters of recommendation will be requested prior to an on-campus interview. Review will begin on 1 October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Nancy Smith ( smithnf@eckerd.edu ).

Employment will require a successful background check.

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