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Visiting Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Marine Chemistry

The Department of Marine Science within the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of marine chemistry beginning in August 2023 with potential for renewal for up to one academic year. Applicants with expertise in marine chemistry or related aquatic chemistry are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory marine science courses and an upper-level undergraduate marine chemistry lecture and laboratory course.

The Department of Marine Science is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education as one of CCU’s largest undergraduate departments. We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education that embraces the teacher-scholar model and provides active learning experiences in classroom, field, and laboratory settings. This position will support existing degrees in Marine Science and a new B.S. in Marine Coastal Environmental Science beginning in August 2023.

A Ph.D. in marine chemistry, marine science, or related aquatic chemistry by August 2023 and previous teaching experience are required. Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is rapidly expanding and building upon a historic emphasis in interdisciplinary marine science (marine biology, marine geology, marine chemistry, and physical oceanography).

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three (3) professional references electronically at:  https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/19955. Review of application materials will begin May 22, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Posting Number:  F00349P    

A Ph.D. in marine chemistry, marine science, or related aquatic chemistry by August 2023 and previous teaching experience are required. Post-doctoral experience is preferred.