Assistant Professor of Coastal Processes

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Professor of Coastal Processes at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and emphasizes a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring.

The successful candidate will develop and teach new courses on Coastal Processes and Physical Oceanography while engaging in research. A competitive salary will be offered, with an anticipated hire date of August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by the appointment date.
• Strong commitment to teaching and student success.
• Experience in developing externally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Coastal Processes and Physical Oceanography.
• Support existing courses based on expertise.
• Engage in mentoring and research activities.

Skills

Commitment to undergraduate education

Mentoring undergraduate research

Developing research programs

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geology/Earth Science, Oceanography, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Coastal Processes

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Geological and Environmental Sciences -250350

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geology/Earth Science, Oceanography, Geoscience, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required): Candidates must possess a strong commitment to undergraduate education, mentoring undergraduate research, and developing an externally funded research program. We seek a candidate whose research broadly covers Coastal Processes. This candidate will develop and teach new upper-level courses on 1) Coastal Processes and 2) Physical Oceanography for majors to complement the current departmental curriculum.

License/Certification Required: N/A

Description of the Department or Unit: The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University is undergraduate-only with 22 faculty members, more than 300 students majoring in geology or environmental science, with 9 degree concentrations divided between Geology and Environmental Science. The Department and the College of Arts and Sciences possess an array of analytical and field equipment that supports the research of 14 tenure-track faculty. Appalachian State is a Masters‑comprehensive and R2 university located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is a member of the University of North Carolina System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Additional teaching responsibilities may include supporting one or more existing courses such as: Geomorphology (GES 3333), research/field methods courses (GES 2750/2751/2752) depending on the candidate's area of expertise, or introductory lecture/lab courses (e.g., GES 1105).

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/16/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/01/2026

Appalachian State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.