Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is rapidly growing and building upon a historic emphasis on the marine sciences. The Department of Marine Science, one of the largest departments within the University, is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary education and research. The department offers distinctive B. S. degrees in Marine Science and Marine Coastal Environmental Science, an M. S. in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies, and a PhD. in Marine Science – Coastal and Marine Systems Science as well as undergraduate minors in Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Coastal Geology. The Gupta College of Science works to provide a premier and experience-driven STEM education to all of its students. The college’s approach weaves together a strong liberal arts core, engaged STEM pedagogy, and high-impact practices associated with experiential learning to provide the highest quality STEM education possible. As one of the largest colleges at the University, the Gupta College of Science offers an impressive array of 13 distinctive undergraduate degree programs, 15 focused concentrations, and 18 minors along with two master’s degree programs and one doctoral program. The college is committed to providing our students and faculty with cutting-edge scientific equipment, instrumentation, and marine vessels for both teaching and research purposes. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. Candidates should complete the online application and submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of all transcripts, contact information for three references and statement of teaching philosophy electronically at: A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/ AA employer. Required Qualifications M. S. in Environmental or Marine science with at least 18 graduate credits of Environmental science, Marine science, or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in Environmental or Marine science research or work experience beyond the M. S. and 1 related peer reviewed publication and/or a PhD. in Environmental or Marine science with research experience and at least 1 related peer reviewed publication. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Additional comments regarding this position Required documents for upload to People Admin:1. a letter of application,2. a current Curriculum vitae,3. copies of all transcripts,4. contact information for 3 references and 5. statement of teaching philosophy Posting Detail Information Posting Number TA 00526 P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 12/15/2026 Job Open Date 05/21/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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