OEMS Assistant Professor in Ocean Engineering (tenure-track)
- Location
- Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
- Listed
- 9 days ago
Successful candidates are expected to
- Teach courses within our undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Advise students on academic matters and career planning.
- Serve on College and University committees as assigned.
- Obtain external funding for, and/or conduct research in contemporary issues.
- Supervise graduate students conducting research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in a related field.
- University teaching experience.
Desired Qualifications
- History of research and publication.
- Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology.
- Current professional qualifications, as appropriate.
- Experience in teaching statistics at the graduate level.
Additional information
The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Ocean Engineering, with expertise in one or more of these areas: (1) marine materials engineering, (2) offshore renewable energy, and/or (3) Naval Architecture.
We are particularly interested in candidates who would complement or augment our existing strengths in naval architecture, underwater vehicles, and coastal restoration. Examples include but are not limited to (1) the use of composites and metals in the marine environment, (2) the design and deployment of ocean-energy systems, and (3) the fundamentals of naval architecture and design of related systems.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses; conduct and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program; publish scholarly work; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and engage in service activities.
Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant field, have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and have an interest in interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Industrial experience will be considered an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please upload a single PDF document that contains the following items in the order listed: cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three (3) professional references, a statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Stephen Wood, Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences, Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL, 32901 ().
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.
Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email, or; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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