Assistant Professor, Marine Sciences

The School of Marine and Environmental Programs (SMEP) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Marine Sciences, starting in August 2026. We seek an ichthyologist with a particular interest in elasmobranchs and an understanding of fish biology, ecology, and/or fisheries science. The successful candidate will join a diverse group of faculty and staff with expertise across a broad array of specialties including invertebrate biology and physiology, ecology, marine mammalogy, aquaculture, oceanography, climate change natural and social science, GIS, and marine policy and management.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
• A statement of research interests
• Contact information for three professional references

For more information please visit the SMEP website at or contact the Academic Director, Dr. Charles Tilburg at .

The School of Marine and Environmental Programs is located on UNE's Biddeford waterfront campus, with easy access to a variety of coastal ecosystems including rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, mudflats and salt marshes. Open water can be accessed for research and teaching with our fleet of small research vessels. The program is housed in the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center which has a 600,000-gallon capacity flow-through seawater system. The school is listed in Biology Explorer's list of top ten marine biology colleges, College Choice's list of the top fifteen bachelor's programs in marine biology, and College Magazine's list of the best 10 colleges for marine biology.

UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive R2 university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Arts and Sciences is located on Biddeford's waterfront campus in southern Maine, with easy access to coastlines, forested areas, freshwater lakes, nearby mountains, and city-based amenities. It is an approximate 1.5 hour drive from Boston. CAS, one of UNE's five colleges, has a primary focus on undergraduate education.

UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE's excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. We value student-centered, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary efforts that meet the highest ethical standards to achieve excellence in support of an integrative approach to the liberal arts, scholarship and research, and health and the environment.

UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on "best colleges lists" by U.S. News & World Report , The Princeton Review, Forbes , and others.

UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site- additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

The school seeks candidates who can teach marine science lecture and laboratory courses at the introductory level and upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of fish biology, ecology, physiology, and fisheries science, This position typically teaches the equivalent of 8-9 credits per semester (9 – 12 contact hours). The candidate is expected to develop an active, externally funded independent research program involving undergraduate and graduate students that results in peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will also participate in curriculum development, academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and university.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in biology, marine sciences, zoology, fisheries, or a related field is required. Post-doctoral training is preferred. The successful candidate must have a well-rounded knowledge of biology of fish, fisheries ecology, fisheries research methods, study designs, and analyses. Candidates who use techniques that would further our students' general preparedness for their future careers (e.g., molecular analysis, technology development, etc.) and who do fieldwork in regional ecosystems will be strongly considered. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and have a record of scholarly productivity; candidates with a record of competitive grant funding are preferable.

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