Tenure-Track Faculty in Geological Oceanography, Emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geop

Tenure-Track Faculty in Geological Oceanography, with an Emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geophysics (Finance)

The College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida invites applications from Hydrographers or Marine Geophysicists whose research compliments the strengths of the current faculty. We seek a hypothesis-driven, ocean-going scientist who uses a process-based approach to understand problems central to mapping the seafloor and its connections within Earth's systems, past, present, and future.

The candidate will use innovative tools and techniques of multi-disciplinary science to investigate mapping the seafloor and sub-seafloor over a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. Successful candidates may take advantage of national and international initiatives in blue economy/green transition, scientific ocean drilling, subduction zone 4D, passive and active ocean acoustics, and more. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in Hydrography, Marine Geophysics, and other relevant specialty courses at the graduate level.

• Minimum Requirements: Must have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire, with research experience in Geological Oceanography, with emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geophysics.
• Preferred Qualifications: We are seeking innovative and interdisciplinary scholars capable of interacting with colleagues across a range of related oceanography/marine science disciplines within the academy, industry, and government.
• Assistant Professor Rank: Candidates should have a record of scholarly products and demonstrate potential for an exemplary career of creative work and scholarly publication, demonstrate potential for acquisition of extramural research funding, exhibit a commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate a culture of high ethics and service to their professional community and the public.
• Associate Professor / Professor Rank: Candidates should have an outstanding record of research, including a substantive publication and other scholarly product record, evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding, a commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate a culture of high ethics and service to their professional community and the public.

• Cover letter stating qualifications (one page maximum).
• Research statement that describes the focus and impact of current and future research (three-page maximum).
• Statement of teaching and student mentoring philosophy; include potential USF-CMS teaching contributions (two-page maximum).
• Service and community engagement statement (two-page maximum).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three referees.

The position will be open until filled; however, priority review of applications will begin by January 26, 2026
. Appointment is expected to commence in Fall 2026
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For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. David Naar (naar; ) or Tim Trowbridge (ttrowbridge; ).

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.