Marine Biological Sciences Teaching Faculty at VIMS

[Christopher J. Hein]

Dear Colleagues,

 

William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences (https://www.vims.edu/academics/) & VIMS invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as Assistant Teaching Professor of Coastal & Marine Sciences, with expertise in coastal, estuarine, and marine biology and ecology.

 

We seek a dedicated educator passionate about fostering the next generation of scientists. The successful candidate will contribute to the advising and education of undergraduate students majoring in William & Mary’s nascent Bachelor of Science degree in Coastal & Marine Sciences, teaching core and elective courses focused on topics such as marine biology, ecology, and biodiversity. An initial 3-year contract will be issued to the successful candidate with the possibility of longer-term contract renewals and a framework for promotion.

 

Key Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

•                     Develop and implement innovative, interactive, and interdisciplinary teaching approaches that engage students in hands-on learning, fieldwork, and lab-based studies.

•                     Collaborate with Batten School faculty members and administrative staff in the development and continuous improvement of the coastal and marine sciences curriculum.

•                     Specific courses to be taught may include established classes such as Marine Science Mash Up (MSCI 201), Introduction to Marine Science (MSCI 230), Biological Oceanography (MSCI 310), Marine Biology (MSCI 340), and Research in Marine Science (MSCI 490); as well as new electives the chosen candidate may develop in topics such as Marine Ecology or Marine Biodiversity and Conservation.

•                     Develop and apply interactive and interdisciplinary teaching methods to engage students in real-world learning, including through overseeing student internships at VIMS or with external partners.

•                     Advise and mentor undergraduate students on academic progress, research projects, and career development, and supervise internships.

•                     Participate in section, school, and university governance and service, including curriculum development, program administration, student advising and recruitment, and outreach efforts.

 

For more information, including a full list of required and preferred qualifications and a link to apply, please see here: https://williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/job/Virginia-Institute-of-Marine-Science/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Coastal---Marine-Sciences_JR100884

 

For priority consideration, please submit application materials by the review date of December 1, 2025.

 

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Christopher Hein

Professor & Director of Undergraduate Programs

William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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