Title: Assistant Professor of Coastal Zone Management, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2021

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.

Stockton University is located in coastal, southern New Jersey and supports a range of undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on the environment.  Special facilities include a waterfront Marine Field Station, several coastal vessels and instrumentation for coastal survey and geospatial analysis.  Stockton is offering a new Professional Science Masters (PSM) and MS degree program in Coastal Zone Management in parallel with the established PSM in Environmental Science.

• Teaching duties will include graduate and undergraduate courses in an area of expertise, contribution to the PSM core courses shared with Environmental Science, academic advising, and supervision of PSM capstone and MS thesis projects
• Teaching in the undergraduate general studies curriculum is also expected
• Of particular interest is expertise in one (or combinations) of the following: Coastal Zone Policy, Law and Planning, Coastal Engineering, nearshore Hydrography, Habitat Conservation and Restoration, or related fields
• Excellent teaching, scholarship and service are expected
• Candidates will also be expected to develop a relevant research program, pursue external funding, and involve students
• Teaching load is 9 hours each semester
• Support Stockton University’s diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission

Required Qualifications:

• PhD is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Geospatial Analysis experience is a plus
• Teaching and/or postdoctoral experience are desirable

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Only electronic documents will be accepted.  Please complete the on-line application in addition to providing the following required documents.  All required documents must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.  You may upload documents using Microsoft Word or PDF.

1. A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Short description of Scholarship plans and research capabilities
4. A list of three professional references (included in the application): Name, Organization, Email address and Telephone

Please note:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
• Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday – Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. If you would like a paper copy of the report, please visit the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be mailed to you.
• Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants, visit; http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action. Additionally, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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