What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor, Marine Biology position at Northcentral Florida?
Salary : Negotiable
Location : 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00542
Division : Office of Academic Affairs
Department : Natural Sciences
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
New College of Florida invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Marine Biology starting in August 2025. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. This individual will have access to research facilities, including those in the new wing of the Heiser Natural Science Building, the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center, greenhouse facilities, food forest, native plant restoration area, Tidy Island Preserve (188 acres with the largest intact mangrove forest in the region), and nearby environments including seagrass beds, mangrove-lined coasts, and Myakka State Forest.
Examples of Duties
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to course offerings that range from introductory to advanced. In addition to two courses per semester, the successful candidate will teach students in small group situations and include supervising undergraduate research and honors theses, and sponsoring student-centered tutorials. Undergraduate research has a central role in the curriculum, and a senior thesis is required of all students.
About New College
New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think.
Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate.
The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online.
A complete application will include :
- cover letter,
- curriculum vitae,
- research statement,
- teaching statement,
- names and contact information for three references (letters will be solicited for finalists)
We will begin reviewing files immediately and continue until the position is filled.
According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify the search committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Contact Human Resources (hr@ncf.edu) with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
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