Coastal Geological Oceanographer

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The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Marine Science at the Stennis Space Center is offering a position in coastal geological oceanography at the tenure-track, assistant or associate professor level. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a geological field and have demonstrated field and research experience in sedimentology, preferably in shelf and coastal environments. Postdoctoral experience is desirable for assistant-level applicants. A nationally recognized record of publication, demonstrated successful grantsmanship, and at least five years of service at another degree-granting institution or equivalent service at a non-degree-granting institution are needed at the associate-level. A successful candidate is expected to conduct an active research program and develop courses for an interdisciplinary academic program for graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative research and teaching. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with biological, physical and chemical oceanographers, modelers, paleoceanographers and hydrographers to address complex coastal problems. Information is available online about the USM Department of Marine Science.

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Marine Science is home to an interdisciplinary program of graduate and undergraduate study and research in marine environments. The department offers a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science and Ph.D. in marine science and a Master of Science in hydrographic science. Located at the Stennis Space Center (SSC), the Department of Marine Science is strategically situated at the single-largest concentration of oceanographers and hydrographers in the world. Fifteen on-site faculty conduct research and teach courses in biological oceanography, marine chemistry, geological oceanography, physical oceanography, remote sensing, numerical modeling and hydrography to approximately 50 full-time graduate students at SSC and approximately 30 undergraduates at Southern Miss Gulf Coast. Faculty also interact with research scientists at government agencies located on site including the Naval Research Laboratory and the Naval Oceanographic Office, EPA, NOAA, USGS and NASA.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications for the position, including a research plan, teaching philosophy with a curricular plan, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least four references. All application materials will be accepted online at https://jobs.usm.edu. For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Charlotte Brunner, chair of the search committee, at charlotte.brunner@usm.edu or 228.688.3576. Applicant review will begin January 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

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