Job Summary

The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Zooplankton Ecology in the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences. The Water School is an interdisciplinary enterprise that brings together faculty from five colleges and schools representing 15 departments to focus on the environmental, economic, and human dimensions of coastal resilience, ecosystem integrity, health and well being, and restoration and remediation.

The Water School encourages nominations for and applications from qualified individuals with research and teaching interests in zooplankton ecology. We particularly welcome applicants with interests in the investigation of individual and population responses to environmental change, resilience to ecosystem disturbances (e.g., riverine discharges, harmful algal blooms) and trophodynamics.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marine science/oceanography, marine ecology, and other related disciplines and will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their area of expertise. They will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new Ph.D. program in Coastal Watershed Science and Policy (anticipated Fall 2025). The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a strong program of research in the Gulf of Mexico and Southwest Florida that involves students; to disseminate research findings to environmental agencies, as appropriate, and the academic community; and to acquire external support for their research. Applicants will be expected to collaborate with other Water School faculty and to build relationships with water management districts and other agencies as appropriate. 

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
• Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Zooplankton ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• ABD will be considered if the degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in marine ecology or related field.  
• Evidence of scholarly expertise related to zooplankton ecology with a record of research publications in scholarly journals.