Distinguished Professor – Marine Science

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Position Title

William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professorship of Marine Science

Brief Summary of Work

This is a standard nine‑month, full‑time faculty appointment at the rank of Professor with Tenure, beginning in August 2026. The candidate will establish an outstanding research program in marine science, teach within the assigned department, and provide service to the department and the wider university community.

Primary Function of the Organizational Unit

The appointment will be housed in one of the four marine science departments:
Biology & Marine Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth & Ocean Sciences, or Physics & Physical Oceanography. The department will provide excellent research facilities and a supportive environment for faculty development and mentorship.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Marine Science or an associated area of science
• Currently employed at the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure or above, or equivalent industry/government experience
• Demonstrated eligibility for the rank of Professor with Tenure at UNCW

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• International prominence in their field
• Excellent record of publication
• Sustained extramural funding
• Significant scholarly activities
• Likely to maintain a high level of productivity for another decade or more

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Summary
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Other

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on January 22, 2026. Please complete the online application process at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./37951 and attach all required materials as Adobe PDF documents. Submission of an incomplete application will not be considered.

Applicants must submit the following:

• Statement of research (3‑page maximum)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (3‑page maximum)
• List of 3 professional references (to be requested later in the process)
• Optional additional materials in the "Other" category

Questions concerning the search should be directed to Dr. Ken Halanych, search committee chair at halanychk
. For inquiries about the online application process, contact Christy Langdon at langdonc
.

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