"Assistant Professor of Marine Science"

The Marine Science Program at Eckerd College invites applications for one tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to start September 2026. A 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. 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.

Eckerd College is an outstanding college of the liberal arts and sciences with an enrollment of approximately 1900 students. It is the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida and has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. The college is situated on a 108-ha waterfront campus on lower Tampa Bay. The marine science major is an interdisciplinary program that currently includes tracks in biology, geology, chemistry and geophysics. Eckerd's undergraduate program is part of a large marine-oriented research community located in St. Petersburg, Florida, which includes the USGS Coastal and Marine Science Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Institute of Oceanography, NOAA Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office, and the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science.

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, https://eckerd.exacthire.com.

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). Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.