Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor in Ocean Science

University of Southern Mississippi • Long Beach, CA

37d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor. This renewable, non-tenure-track position is eligible for progression and promotion in academic rank. The position is predominantly oriented toward effective undergraduate instruction within SOSE's Marine Biology BS and Oceanography and Ocean Mapping BS programs. SOSE is looking for a candidate who has broad strengths in Marine Biology or Oceanography and who is enthusiastic to develop and bring innovative pedagogical practices and educational frameworks into SOSE's courses.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Master's or Ph.D. in biology, oceanography, or a related discipline.
• Ability to engage with staff and faculty effectively, collaboratively, and collegially.
• Ability to design and deliver an engaging and effective undergraduate curriculum.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and achievement of high standards.
• Commitment to promoting academic diversity and inclusion and fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Environmental Microbiology, Marine Aquaculture, Marine Botany, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Mammalogy, Marine Pollution, Ocean Acoustics, Phycology, or Physical Oceanography
• Proficiency in R or Python.
• Experience in developing curricula and delivering courses at the college level.
• Mentoring experience.
• Non-academic experience in industry, non-profit, or government.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory-based courses in Marine Biology and Oceanography (primarily at the undergraduate level).
• Contribute to continuous curriculum improvement, student recruitment and retention, and student mentorship.
• Engage in professional development and scholarly activities to implement innovative, effective, and inclusive pedagogical practices both within and outside of the classroom.
• Interact with external partners to develop opportunities for student professional development and career readiness.
• Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the mission of the university, SOSE, and the profession through service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees