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

The College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida invites applications from Hydrographers or Marine Geophysicists whose research complements the strengths of the current faculty. The ideal candidate is 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 the blue economy, scientific ocean drilling, subduction zone 4D, passive and active ocean acoustics, etc.

Selected candidates will be expected to conduct transformative research, publish peer‑reviewed papers, secure external research funding, and provide outstanding mentoring and teaching. They will teach courses in Hydrography, Marine Geophysics, and other relevant graduate courses.

• Must have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire, with research experience in the field of Geological Oceanography, with emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geophysics.

• Innovative and interdisciplinary scholars capable of interacting with colleagues across related oceanography/marine science disciplines within academia, industry, and government.

• Assistant Professor: Record of scholarly products, potential for an exemplary career of creative work and scholarly publications. Demonstrated potential for acquisition of extramural research funding. Commitment to exemplary instruction, mentoring, ethics, and service to the professional community and the public.
• Associate Professor / Professor: Outstanding record of research, including a substantive publication record and other scholarly products, evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding, commitment to teaching, mentoring, and high ethics and service to the community.

For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. David Naar (naar; 727‑510‑9806) or Tim Trowbridge (ttrowbridge; 727‑553‑3375).

• Cover letter stating qualifications (one page maximum).
• Research statement (three page maximum).
• Statement of teaching and student mentoring philosophy; include potential USF‑CMS teaching contributions (two page maximum).
• Statement of service and community engagement (two page maximum).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three referees.

This position will remain open until filled; priority review of applications will begin by January 26, 2026
. The appointment is expected to commence in Fall 2026
.

The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate 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. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. Requests should be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation is needed.