Tenure-Track (Open Rank) Position in Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Job Details

The Division of Coastal Sciences (COA) in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Ecotoxicology at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

We seek a scientist with a focus on aquatic ecotoxicology who investigates questions related to organismal responses to current and future anthropogenic stressors and contaminants. Potential areas of research include but are not limited to molecular, biochemical, and organismal responses to contaminants (e.g., metals, pesticides, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and/or emerging contaminants); mechanisms of toxicity; and multi-stressor experimental research. The successful candidate will be expected to use a custom-built, state-of-the-art 11,000 ft2 biosafety level 2 toxicology facility. This facility contains two aquatic exposure chambers and is supported by an in-house aquaculture lab, molecular biology lab, and instrumentation lab. It is capable of precise flow-through control of a wide range of environmental variables and toxins. Additional information on the facility can be found at https://www.usm.edu/gulf-coast-research-laboratory/aquatic-toxicology.php.

The candidate will be expected to: (1) develop a strong, nationally recognized and externally funded research program; (2) publish in peer-reviewed literature; (3) mentor graduate students and undergraduate students; (4) deliver engaging instruction, contributing to the educational mission of COA and SOSE by developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related to aquatic ecotoxicology and broader coastal/marine sciences; (5) engage in service activates to COA, SOSE, and USM; and (6) Foster collaborations across USM's diverse academic units. Evaluation of applications will consider the potential of candidates to develop collaboration with other USM academic units including the Division of Marine Science.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Preferred Qualifications

Publication in peer-reviewed literature and a record of scholarship, service, and grant development appropriate for the applicant’s rank.

Instructions To Applicants

Applications must be submitted online (https://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4856). For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 31, 2025. A completed application will have the following materials: (1) letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research interests, accomplishments, and plans; (4) statement of teaching philosophy; (5) PDFs of three representative publications, and (6) contact information for three references. Academic transcripts will be required for candidates who are invited for on-campus interviews. For additional information contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Eric Saillant (Eric.Saillant@usm.edu).

Contact Information

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