Assistant Professor, Marine Chemistry

Job Summary

The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Marine Chemistry in the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences. The Water School is an interdisciplinary enterprise that brings together faculty from five colleges and schools representing 15 departments to focus on the environmental, economic, and human dimensions of coastal resilience, ecosystem integrity, health and wellbeing, and restoration and remediation.

The Water School encourages nominations for and applications from qualified individuals with research and teaching interests in marine chemistry. Although we seek a broadly trained marine chemist, with applicants from all sub-disciplines of marine geochemistry/chemical oceanography encouraged to apply, we especially welcome applicants with expertise in carbonate systems, ocean acidification, trace elements, and isotope geochemistry are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in environmental chemistry, marine chemistry, and biogeochemistry (as appropriate) and will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their area of expertise. They will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new Ph.D. program in Coastal Watershed Science and Policy (anticipated Fall 2025).

The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, publish peer-reviewed literature, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to contribute across disciplines and promote the continued interdisciplinary growth of the academic and research programs within The Water School. We seek applicants who will expand the expertise of The Water School to address pressing issues in coastal-marine biogeochemistry in the region such as ocean acidification, climate change, and will integrate cutting-edge research with undergraduate and graduate education.

FGCU places a high value on excellent instruction, the use of innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to student success. Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers who are responsive to changing professional needs, be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning, be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and provide service to the university and the local community. Primary teaching assignments may be on the main campus and at The Water School's Vester Marine Field Station located on Estero Bay
(https://www.fgcu.edu/thewaterschool/centers/vestermarine/).

With an enrollment of 16,000 students, FGCU has a main campus of 800 acres with LEED-certified buildings and 400 acres of protected habitat. The university’s award-winning initiatives in education, energy production, research, and sustainable practices make us one of the nation’s greenest campuses. FGCU is located in beautiful Southwest Florida, known for its beaches, resorts, nature preserves, and outdoor recreation. Located between the cities of Fort Myers and Naples, FGCU is just two hours by car from the major cities of St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Miami, and 15 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport. The region is surrounded by water, important estuaries to the north, Lake Okeechobee to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Florida Everglades and Florida Bay to the south, providing an unparalleled setting to study all facets of water and environmental issues.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently