Doherty Visiting Professor

The faculty of the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences (OEMS) in Florida Tech’s College of Engineering and Science invites applications for the 2026–2027 academic year Doherty Visiting Professorship. The endowment to OEMS from the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation, Inc., provides funding for a part-time appointment (depending on the experience of the successful applicant, desired benefits, and market conditions) and is ideally suited as matching funds for a sabbatical.

Our focus is to integrate science, engineering, and management in the marine environment. OEMS offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in oceanography, meteorology, ocean engineering, environmental science and sustainability, environmental resource management, marine biology and ecology, and conservation biology. We are seeking an established professional from academia, government, or industry with an advanced degree in science, engineering, or management and a clear vision for her/his time at the University.

Applicants should send a statement of interest not exceeding two pages in length, a two-page curriculum vitae, and a cover letter including contact information for three references to Dr. Steven M. Lazarus, Professor, Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology at slazarus@fit.edu.