"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School: Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
Vacancy Number: 16F-730
Position Number: 671
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2026.

We seek an expert in applied geodesy, geophysics, and/or remote sensing who applies innovative methods to measure and interpret physical changes across Earth's land and ocean surfaces. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to:

• Crustal deformation driven by tectonics, magmatism, isostatic adjustment, or dynamic topography
• Sea-level change and coastal and marine landscape evolution
• Subsidence, mass wasting, storm-driven change, and other hazards impacting land areas and ocean margins

We welcome candidates who integrate geological, geophysical, geodetic, and/or geodynamic methods, using tools such as satellite and marine geodesy, remote sensing, altimetry, seafloor and terrestrial GPS networks, or numerical modeling.

The ideal candidate will develop a robust, externally funded research program and successfully advise graduate students. The candidate will demonstrate a strong record of effective teaching and be comfortable instructing courses at the introductory, upper division, and graduate levels. Course topics can include field- and laboratory-based research methods and courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

The position carries a full-time 3:2 teaching load of 15 contact hours per academic year. The candidate is also expected to attend departmental faculty meetings, participate in undergraduate and graduate committees, engage in service to the department, university, profession, and community, and actively assist in efforts to increase visibility, student participation, and enrollment in the department's academic programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Ph.D. in the Earth and Ocean Sciences or a closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered if the expected Doctoral degree is conferred by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

• Established a strong record of research productivity, including securing external grants and publishing in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional multi-mode instruction at the college level beyond teaching assistantship duties, with experience in both large-enrollment introductory courses and smaller upper-division and graduate courses.
• Demonstrated interest or success in outreach efforts to increase visibility, student participation, and enrollment in Earth and ocean sciences.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Department of EOS (https://uncw.edu/earsci/) offers the following degrees: B.S. in Geology and Oceanography, M.S. and B.A. in Geosciences, B.A. in Geography and Geospatial Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. In addition, Ph.D. students can be advised through the Center for Marine Science Applied Coastal Ocean Sciences program. EOS maintains an outstanding record of research and scholarship and provides powerful undergraduate/graduate student experiences that include applied learning, field studies, and mentored research. UNCW maintains a wide range of analytical facilities in support of research and teaching including spaces and equipment for petrology, optical microscopy, sedimentology, geospatial analysis, electron microscopy, stable isotope mass spectrometry, aqueous chemistry, and NMR and DNA facilities. The UNCW Center for Marine Science hosts small and large watercrafts, a dive shop, machine shop, and instrument shop (https://uncw.edu/cms/).

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to UNCW, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on January 12th, the position's closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF files including:

1. Brief Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Combined unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts. Please upload these documents under the 'Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts' category.
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement, including:
   a. Description of teaching interests, practices, and experiences,
   b. List and brief description of potential undergraduate- and graduate-level course offerings,
   c. Plan for actively engaging students in field experiences and classroom learning.
5. Research Summary Statement, including:
   a. Summary of research activities and productivity to date,
   b. Anticipated future research goals and potential collaborations with EOS faculty.
6. List of three professional references. References will be requested during the screening process.**If ABD at the time of application, one reference must be from the Dissertation Chair.
7. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the 'Other' category.