Assistant Professor - Fisheries Oceanography

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00112PO25

Advertised Title :

Assistant Professor - Fisheries Oceanography

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

College of Arts and Sciences

Department :

CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment

Advertised Salary Range :

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 40

Position Category :

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County : Richland

Tenure Information :

Tenure-Track / Tenured

Job Search Category :

Faculty

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary :

We seek an outstanding individual to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in fisheries and related areas of biological oceanography. The successful candidate will expand our focus and visibility as an international leader in the study of estuarine and marine processes. This position will complement existing strengths in theoretical and applied marine biology research across the SEOE, the Baruch Marine Field Lab, and the Department of Biological Sciences. We are especially interested in applicants with research interests in fisheries-related areas, which may include (but are not limited to) fisheries ecology; coastal environmental health; population and ecosystem dynamics and modeling; and fisheries management and conservation. Methods employed might include or combine theoretical, observational, experimental, or “big data” approaches. Candidates will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in fisheries oceanography. The teaching load will be one course per regular semester (1 : 1), which may include an undergraduate course for non-science majors, an undergraduate course for SEOE majors, and a graduate-level course in the candidate’s area of research expertise. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to faculty committee service within the SEOE unit.

Required Education and Experience :

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in fisheries oceanography or a closely related field, at least one year of post-doctoral experience by the start of the appointment, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 08 / 11 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Applicants must apply online via the USCJobs website. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to search chair Associate Professor David Fuente (email : fuente@seoe.sc.edu ).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 192035

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