"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in physical oceanography, in the area of large-scale ocean circulation and global ocean processes. The department currently has limited coverage in the area of large-scale ocean circulation and global ocean processes, despite these being foundational to understanding Earth's climate system. This position is critical to maintaining and advancing MEAS's research, teaching, and service missions in the ocean sciences. This position will directly support NC State's role in advancing climate and oceanographic research of national and international significance.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct innovative research - Develop an externally funded research program in physical oceanography, addressing topics such as the role of oceans in climate variability and change, boundary current dynamics, geophysical wave dynamics, the global thermohaline circulation, and exchange processes between the oceans and marginal seas. This work will strengthen NC State's leadership in climate and Earth system science.
• Teach and mentor students - Provide high-quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including key courses such as General Marine Physics and Physical Oceanography (MEA 460). This position will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development and student advising, ensuring continued excellence in MEAS's teaching mission.
• Provide service and professional engagement - Contribute to departmental, college, and university governance, support interdisciplinary collaborations across NC State and beyond, and advance professional service to the broader oceanographic community.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in physical oceanography or a related science.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong potential for outstanding accomplishments in research, research supervision, and teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience applying theory, observations, modeling, data assimilation, and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in marine science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including general marine physics and/or physical oceanography, and other classes commensurate with the candidate's interest and expertise.
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Record of external funding or clear potential to secure external research support.

Required License or Certification: N/A

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