Job Details

Lecturer, Marine Science, Department of Marine Science

Location: New London, CT
Hiring Agency: United States Coast Guard
Announcement Number: 20260609-50177
School: Science, Mathematics and the Humanities
Department: Marine Science
Supervisory: No
Telework Eligible: No
Salary Range: Step 10 ($88,297) – Step 25 ($125,115)

Pay Plan/Series/Grade: AD-1710-00
Position Title: Lecturer in Marine Science
Opening Period: Open until filled; first cut-off date is June 28, 2026
Temporary or Permanent: Temporary
Relocation Authorized: No
Security Clearance: Not required
Position Type: 12-month

Description
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Marine Science Department invites applications for a Lecturer in Marine Science. The desired start date is August 10, 2026.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective federal military college that provides a rigorous undergraduate program and is committed to building a talented faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on approach to learning and leadership development. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.uscga.edu for more information.

This will be an appointment in the excepted service to a full-time position on the academic faculty for a period not to exceed August 21, 2027. Non-competitive extensions past the initial contract period may be made in accordance with government instructions if a vacancy exists. The first two years of appointment to federal service is a trial period.

The work schedule is full-time. This position is not eligible for telework and not eligible for remote work. All teaching is done in person. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Travel is not required.

Salary offers may be made outside of the listed range for exceptional candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach marine science courses and laboratories in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Marine Biology, or Geospatial Sciences. The teaching load will be 9-15 contact hours per semester during the school year. The selectee may also be required to supervise cadet directed studies projects in marine and environmental sciences fields and participate in leadership and professional development activities with students outside of class. Over the summer, the selectee will perform institutional assessment, course preparations for the following year, support evaluation of incoming students, and/or other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Geospatial Sciences, Applied Sciences, Ocean/Environmental Engineering, or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Candidates should possess an ability to teach undergraduate courses in marine science, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, marine biology, geospatial sciences, and/or data visualization.
2. Should have previous experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
3. Teamwork skills, the ability to demonstrate initiative, and the ability to be adaptable in the context of a student-centered institution are very desirable.
4. Interpersonal, teaching and effective written and oral communications skills are essential.
5. A record of scholarship and publication in related fields is desirable.