Job Details

Location: New London, CT

Hiring Agency: United States Coast Guard

Announcement Number: 20260609-50177

School: Science, Mathematics and the Humanities

Department: Marine Science

Salary Range: Step 10 ($88,297) – Step 25 ($125,115)

Position Title: Lecturer in Marine Science

Opening Period: Open until filled; first cut-off date is June 28, 2026

Temporary or Permanent: Temporary

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.

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.

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. 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.