Special Instructions to ApplicantsAcompleted application will include 1 a cover letter describing the applicantsstrengths and qualifications for the position 2 a CV 3 a statement ofteaching accomplishments and philosophy 4 academic transcripts unofficialtranscripts are acceptable for application official transcripts are necessaryfor hire and 5 the name and contact information for three referencesletters will be requested following initial review. The review of applications will continueuntil the position is filled with an anticipated start date of August 2026.Applicants must be currentlyauthorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the needfor visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visase.g. H-1B.For inquiries about theposition contact the search committee chair Dr. Joris van der Hamjoris.vanderhamusm.edu. Applications must be submitted online athttpsjobs.usm.edu.Job SummaryThe School ofOcean Science and Engineering SOSE at the University of Southern MississippiUSM invites applications for a full-time nine-month Instructor or AssistantTeaching Professor. This renewable non-tenure-track position is eligible forprogression and promotion in academic rank. The position is predominantlyoriented toward effective undergraduate instruction within SOSEs MarineBiology BS and Oceanography and Ocean Mapping BS programs. SOSE is looking fora candidate who has broad strengths in Marine Biology or Oceanography and whois enthusiastic to develop and bring innovative pedagogical practices andeducational frameworks into SOSEs courses.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach lecture and laboratory-based courses in Marine Biology and Oceanography primarily at the undergraduate level.Contribute to continuous curriculum improvement student recruitment and retention and student mentorship.Engage in professional development and scholarly activities to implement innovative effective and inclusive pedagogical practices both within and outside of the classroom.Interact with external partners to develop opportunities for student professional development and career readiness.Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness.Contribute to the mission of the university SOSE and the profession through service activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional InformationSOSE ishome to ~160 undergraduate and ~60 graduate students. It offers BS degrees inMarine Biology Oceanography and Ocean Mapping IHO accredited and OceanEngineering ABET accredited. At the graduate level it offers M.S. inHydrography Coastal Sciences and Marine Science and Ph.D. degrees in thelatter two. SOSE comprises faculty members with research programs in MarineChemistry Geological Physical and Biological Oceanography Coastal andMarine Ecology Marine Aquaculture Ocean Engineering Hydrography FisheriesScience and Fisheries Oceanography and others. SOSE delivers programs acrosscoastal Mississippi as well as on USMs main campus in Hattiesburg. SOSE undergraduateteaching primarily takes place at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach MS. SeveralUSM R&D centers including the Hydrographic Science Research Center theMarine Research Center and the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center haveresearch personnel who work closely with SOSE faculty and researchinfrastructure that is available to support student training. For more information aboutSOSE visit www.usm.eduocean-science-engineeringindex.php.