"Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences"

About Us

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. The university's students select majors from five colleges:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Engineering and Computing
• Media, Arts, and Communication
• Science and Humanities

The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in effective course delivery to include lab, in-person, and potential hybrid and online formats, with teaching load assigned per the faculty handbook.
• Establish an active research program engaging SSU students.
• Mentor MS thesis and senior research internship projects.
• Engage in student success activities within and beyond the classroom, including student advising and mentoring.
• Develop grant proposals to secure extramural funding.
• Participate in marine science curriculum development.
• Perform program assessment as assigned.
• Serve on program and university level committees.
• Participate in university, college, and departmental ceremonial, recruitment, and outreach events.
• May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position.

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

The proposed salary is $62,500.00.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025.  The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.