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The University of South Florida College of Marine Science

The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for nine-month tenure-track faculty in Aquatic Ecotoxicology. Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, with rank dependent on qualifications and experience.   

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire and research experience in Aquatic Ecotoxicology.

Preferred qualifications:

We are seeking innovative and interdisciplinary scholars with a demonstrated record of high-impact research, a history of, or desire for, interaction with colleagues across a broad suite of disciplines within the academy, professional community, civil society and government sectors, and a commitment to student success. 

For the Assistant Professor rank, candidates should have a record of scholarly products and demonstrate potential for a career of creative work and scholarly publication, demonstrate potential for acquisition of extramural research funding, exhibit a commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate commitment to high ethics and service to the public and their professional community.

  For the Associate Professor / Professor rank, candidates should have an outstanding record of research, including substantive publication and other record of scholarly achievement, evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding, commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate a culture of high ethics and service to the public and their professional community. Contact: For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. Steve Murawski(Chair), smurawski@usf.edu, or Tim Trowbridge,  ttrowbridge@usf.edu (727-553-3375).  

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Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah.

Job Summary

The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Savannah State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences starting by August, 2026. The faculty member will be expected to be an effective and dedicated educator willing to contribute to academic and research mentoring, scholarly activities, student success activities, program and curriculum development, and institutional service. The candidate will be expected to establish an active, externally funded research program and engage student research relevant to one of the following fields; Coastal Geology, Biogeochemistry, Remote Sensing, Ocean Observing, or Human-Ocean Interfaces.

The ideal candidate will contribute to instruction of courses within their field of expertise and research tools courses such as; Environmetrics, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data Analysis. Other courses may include Marine Sediments, Oceanic Change, or General and Advanced Oceanography.

Applicants with strong quantitative and computing skills, especially using large oceanographic or climate data sets, will be given special consideration. The successful candidate will engage undergraduate and master's degree students in research. The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Sciences, as well as a thesis-based and non-thesis based Master's in Marine Sciences. The department is housed in 3 buildings including two marsh-front properties with docks, multiple vessels, wet labs, and research facilities. More program information can be found at https://savannahstate.edu/colleges/sciences-and-humanities/marine-sciences/  Course descriptions are available in the catalogs and in the Master of Science in Marine Sciences Graduate Student Handbook. The position will remain open until filled.

NOTE: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire.  This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. 

Required Qualifications

Relevant Ph.D. from an accredited institution conferred prior to the employment start date. 

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Oceanography, Marine Science, or related field (e.g. Geology, Biogeochemistry, or Environmental Sciences)
• Postdoctoral training and/or teaching experience
• Research interests in: Coastal Geology, Biogeochemistry, Remote Sensing, Ocean Observing, or Human-Ocean Interfaces

Proposed Salary: $62,500.00.

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Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust

Sail aboard E/V Nautilus for 3-5 weeks with PAID storytelling opportunities for classroom and informal educators to bring the excitement of discovery to your learners and home community.

Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) is seeking educators to participate in deep ocean expeditions as part of the 2026 E/V Nautilus Exploration Program! PAID science storytelling opportunities are available for classroom and informal educators, writers, or artists to bring the excitement of discovery to your learners and home community. Apply for the Science Communication Fellowship before December 1, 2025!

Job Purpose:
Individual will serve as the Program Coordinator for the FL Aquatic Preserves (AP) Continuous Water Quality
Monitoring Program (CWQMP) who will be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of
the CWQMP, including field audits and the annual Technicians’ Training Workshop (TTW). This position will be
located at a FL AP site in the State of FL.
Specific Responsibilities:
The individual will serve as the Program Coordinator for the FL Aquatic Preserves (AP) Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Program (CWQMP), who will be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of the CWQMP, including field audits and the annual Technicians’ Training Workshop (TTW). This position will be located at an FL AP site in the State of FL.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
 
Preferred Qualifications
A B.S. in Marine Science or other environmental field and two years of relevant work experience in database management are required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) is required.
Ability to effectively communicate with scientists verbally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Duties 

The coordinator will maintain the APWQ SharePoint site and provide a spreadsheet to the Department Contract Manager reporting which APs are in compliance with submission dates, one week following the AP due date.

Coordinator will submit a quarterly progress spreadsheet to the Department Contract Manager documenting the QA/QC status of each AP station and document, including tertiary review, showing all previous year data uploads to the floridaapdata.org data portal.

The Coordinator will provide the Department Contract Manager with audit report(s) and documentation showing the annual performance and system audits status/progress report was distributed to the APs.

The coordinator will submit a list of committee members and defined committee obligations and protocol for oversight and corrective actions to the Department Contract Manager annually. The Coordinator will provide attendance lists, meeting minutes from each Data Management Committee meeting, and a prioritized list of research and analysis ideas.

The coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement an annual Technicians’ Training Workshop (TTW).

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Compensation: $71,200.00 to Negotiable Annual 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Biology is seeking a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Biology/Coastal Ecology. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load of undergraduate (lower-level and upper-level) and graduate courses, including Ecology and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities will include the development and maintenance of an extramurally funded research program. This will include pursuing and obtaining extramural grant support, performing research, recruiting and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. The individual is also expected to contribute to departmental governance and to conduct professional service activities.

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NC State’s Climate and Sustainability Academy is seeking a dynamic postdoctoral research scholar to lead innovative, data-informed dialogue on landscape and environmental change across North Carolina and beyond. This scholar will work closely with university units and external partners to identify topics, develop engaging data and visualization tools, and facilitate community workshops that support informed decision-making around complex sustainability issues. This position will strengthen NC State University's ability to further its land-grant mission by leveraging on-campus expertise and technology resources to proactively engage community members and decision-makers on complex, scientifically challenging questions.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a discipline related to data science, climate science, social sciences, marine science, environmental science, policy or planning, community development, natural resources management, or other closely related field. Experience in quantitative modeling and visualization and relevant skills applicable to data and visualization, public speaking, and technical writing.

Application Instructions:

Review full description and apply (include CV, Cover Letter, and Contact Information for 3 References).