Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology

Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology

60% teaching, 30% research, and 10% service.

We are seeking a broadly trained marine ecologist with a specialty in soft bottom ecology, aquaculture of economically important shellfish, or other applicable field, and a passion for teaching undergraduate students. The successful candidate will incorporate frequent field trips to a variety of local marine environments into courses, develop working relationships with regional non‑profits, collaborate with research centers and departments across the University of Maine, and contribute to the research funding enterprise of UMaine Machias.

The director of the Marine Field Station will actively pursue research grants, develop internships, research opportunities, and courses that promote partnerships with DEI, and serve as the primary leader of the station’s operations.

Teaching responsibilities may include:
Shellfish Mariculture, Marine Biology, Ichthyology, Plankton Ecology, Genetics, and other courses that support the Marine Biology and Integrated Biology programs. Expect to teach three to four courses a year.

• Ph.D. in Marine Biology or a closely related field awarded by August 2026.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Active peer‑reviewed publishing record.

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