Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Oceanographic Science; Oceanography

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Oceanographic Science (Oceanography)
Posting Details

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Oceanographic Science (Oceanography)

Posting Number
F00288JP

Department
Earth and Oceanographic Science

Position Summary
Bowdoin College's Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science invites applications for a full-time benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor appointment in oceanography for the  academic year. The appointment is for one year and begins July 1, 2026. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment. Bowdoin is particularly interested in candidates dedicated to inclusive undergraduate teaching. We seek candidates with expertise in geological, physical, and/or biological oceanography to teach intermediate-to-advanced courses.

The teaching load is three courses per year, two of which include a weekly 3-hour hands-on lab session. The EOS Department has facilities and instrumentation to support a range of engaged learning and field and laboratory activities (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) as well as access to boats and a flowing seawater laboratory.
Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. We regret that Bowdoin is unable to provide visa sponsorship for visiting faculty positions.
At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity.
Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit  to submit:
1) a cover letter (up to 3-pages in length) that includes a summary of your scholarly focus, a description of your teaching philosophy and practice, and a brief description of three potential courses offerings;
2) a curriculum vitae; and
3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letters will be automatically requested from the references of candidates invited for interviews.
Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The targeted hiring salary range for this appointment based on the position requirements is $73,000 - $77,000.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.

Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Posting Date
12/11/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system if the application reaches a certain stage during the review process. The email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.
You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round

Job Start Date
07/01/2026

Job End Date

Job Type
Faculty

Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative