Coastal, Marine, and Oceanographic Science Faculty

All applications received by March 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Position Overview

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) seeks to hire multiple Assistant Professors as part of a multi-year faculty expansion. We are interested in hiring interdisciplinary scientists whose research addresses fundamental and applied questions in the coastal, near-shore marine, and oceanographic sciences. We invite qualified candidates within these broad disciplines whose research uses observational, modelling, theoretical, and/or experimental approaches to apply for three (3) open positions based at the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana.

Research subject specialties may include, but are not limited to: all disciplines of oceanography, community ecology (e.g., deep-sea, coral, wetland, barrier island), marine geology, marine fisheries, aquaculture, environmental toxicology, microbiology, and organic geochemistry.

Positions carry a competitive 9-month salary with 3 additional months possible from grants, strong benefits and retirement packages, and a start-up budget. A six-year review similar to tenure is conducted for promotion to Associate Professor. However, LUMCON is not a tenure-granting institution. An academic appointment at one or more of LUMCON’s Consortium universities will be required after the incumbent is hired.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in coastal, estuarine, marine, or oceanographic sciences or related field
• Strong publication record
• History of funded research
• Strong commitment to education and outreach
• Legal authority to work in the United States prior to being hired

Ideal Candidate / Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral research experience
• Documented leadership in developing a competitive research program
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students

Essential Duties

• Establish a regional, national and internationally recognized research program in the coastal, marine and/or oceanographic sciences
• Develop innovative research ideas relevant to incumbent’s research community
• Attain research funding from state, federal, or private programs by leading or co-leading competitive proposals
• Write and publish papers in reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Engage in frequent and effective communications with both scientific audiences and the general public
• Mentor undergraduate students (e.g., REU Program) and graduate students as a committee member or chair
• Provide leadership in arranging logistics including investigator travel, facility usage, vessel operations, grant management, and conflict resolution

How to Apply

Submit electronic copies of: (1) a letter of interest; (2) curriculum vita; (3) research statement; (4) a statement on your education and outreach activities/philosophy; (5) a statement of how your research program would use the location of LUMCON’s DeFelice Marine Center and its assets; and (6) the name, affiliation, address, phone and email address of three references with the subject line “LUMCON Faculty Application” to [email protected].

All applications received by March 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled.