OEMS Assistant Professor in Ocean Engineering (tenure-track)
About The Position
The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Ocean Engineering. The department seeks expertise in one or more of the following areas: marine materials engineering, offshore renewable energy, and Naval Architecture. Candidates whose expertise complements or augments existing strengths in naval architecture, underwater vehicles, and coastal restoration are of particular interest. Relevant topics include the use of composites and metals in the marine environment, the design and deployment of ocean-energy systems, and the fundamentals of naval architecture and related systems design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct and maintain an active extramurally funded research program, publish scholarly work, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in service activities. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and an interest in interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Industrial experience is considered an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must submit one PDF containing, in order: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, a statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or doctorate in a related or relevant field.
- University teaching experience.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
- Interest in interdisciplinary, collaborative research.
Nice To Haves
- History of research and publication.
- Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology.
- Current professional qualifications, as appropriate.
- Experience teaching statistics at the graduate level.
- Industrial experience.
- Expertise in marine materials engineering, offshore renewable energy, and/or Naval Architecture.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses within undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Advise students on academic matters and career planning.
- Serve on College and University committees as assigned.
- Obtain external funding for and/or conduct research on contemporary issues.
- Conduct and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program.
- Publish scholarly work.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students conducting research.
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Engage in service activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
