Tenure-Track Coastal Geoscience & Engineering Professor

University of New Orleans; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Coastal/Marine Sciences or Coastal Engineering, to begin spring 2027. The candidate will teach courses in fluvial geomorphology, coastal sedimentology, sediment transport, and hydrology while developing an independent research program.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field, a strong record of scholarly activity, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geoscience, Marine Science, Civil or Coastal Engineering.
• Qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in coastal Louisiana research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in coastal and river dynamics.
• Develop and lead an independent research program with extramural funding.
• Collaborate with department faculty and external partners to advance research and teaching.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Coastal sedimentology

Fluvial geomorphology

Hydrology

Sediment transport

Numerical modeling

Education

Ph.D. Geoscience/Marine Science/Civil Engineering/Coastal Engineering or related field

Job description

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Coastal/Marine Sciences or Coastal Engineering, to begin spring 2027. The candidate will teach courses in fluvial geomorphology, coastal sedimentology, sediment transport, and hydrology while developing an independent research program.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field, a strong record of scholarly activity, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.