"Distinguished Professor Marine Science"

Job Details

Distinguished Professor Marine Science

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323

Dept/School: CSE Dean's Office - 32300

Vacancy Number: 16F-758

Position Number: 684

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The College of Science and Engineering and the Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for the position of William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professorship of Marine Science. This is a standard nine-month, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Professor with Tenure, beginning in August 2026.

Candidates who have established outstanding research programs in any area of marine science are encouraged to apply. In addition, the individual will take an active role in departmental teaching and service. The Distinguished Professorship will be housed in one of the following departments in the College: a) Biology & Marine Biology, b) Chemistry & Biochemistry, c) Earth & Ocean Sciences, and d) Physics & Physical Oceanography.

Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved international prominence in their field with an excellent record of publication, extramural funding, graduate mentorship and other scholarly activities, and who are likely to maintain a high level of productivity for another decade or more. The position will be filled at the Full Professor rank; individuals with exceptional records of achievement meeting the expectations of a full professor are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Marine Science or associated area of science
• Currently employed at the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure or above, or equivalent industry/government experience
• Demonstrated eligibility for the rank of Professor with Tenure at UNCW

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• International prominence in their field
• Excellent record of publication
• Sustained extramural funding
• Strong graduate mentorship
• Significant scholarly activities
• Likely to maintain a high level of productivity for another decade or more

Required Certifications or Licensure: No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: This position will be housed in one of the 4 marine science departments within the College of Science and Engineering depending on the background of the successful candidate. The four eligible departments are: Biology & Marine Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, or Physics & Physical Oceanography.

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Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) 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 22, 2026, the posting close date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37951 and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents...

1) Cover Letter 2) Curriculum Vita 3) Statement of research (3-page maximum) 4) Statement of teaching philosophy (3-page maximum) 5) List of 3 Professional References... Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Ken Halanych, search committee chair at halanychk@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Christy Langdon (langdonc@uncw.edu).