Tenure Track; Professor Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Tenure Track (Open Rank) Professor Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Position of Tenure Track (Open Rank) Professor Aquatic Ecotoxicology at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564
United States

Coastal Sciences

Faculty – Full Time

Generic Grade

October 31, 2025

We seek a scientist with a focus on aquatic ecotoxicology to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, mentor students, deliver instruction, and engage in service at the Division of Coastal Sciences.

• Develop a strong, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate students and undergraduate students.
• Deliver engaging instruction and develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to aquatic ecotoxicology.
• Engage in service activities to COA, SOSE, and USM.
• Foster collaborations across USM’s diverse academic units, including the Division of Marine Science.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A.D and postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline.
• Strong research background in aquatic ecotoxicology, including experience with molecular, biochemical, and organismal responses to contaminants.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding.
• Effective graduate mentoring and teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

• Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals, including multi‑stressor experimental research.
• Record of scholarship, service, and grant development appropriate for rank.
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art biosafety level 2 aquatic toxicology facilities.

• Collaboration
  :
  Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a group.
• Engagement
  :
  Proactive and responsive communication with the university community.
• Intelligent Risk‑Taking / Problem Solving
  :
  Ability to weigh potential benefits and disadvantages and implement solutions.
• Flexibility
  :
  Willingness to adapt according to the situation.
• Professional Commitment
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  Commitment to continual learning and improvement of discipline.
• Academic Perseverance
  :
  Persistence to improve student learning and projects.
• Enterprising
  :
  Ability to initiate and leverage available resources to further a goal.
• Leadership
  :
  Ability to motivate or persuade others to achieve a goal and mentor students.
• Communication
  :
  Ability to convey information to different audiences in a sensitive and inclusive manner.
• Technology Proficiency
  :
  Ability to use technology effectively and professionally.

SOSE offers graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate programs in Coastal Sciences and related fields. The faculty and staff leverage the Gulf Coast location and expertise in marine and coastal science, engineering, and policy to address challenges regionally, nationally, and internationally. The position will be located in the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, a marine laboratory featuring comprehensive research programs in coastal and marine biological sciences.

Research program support includes state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and a fleet of research vessels.

The University of Southern Mississippi is a Carnegie R1 institution committed to preparing more than 13,000 students for success through teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.