Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology

Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology, 60% teaching, 30% research and 10% service.

We are seeking a broadly trained marine ecologist with a specialty in soft bottom ecology, aquaculture of economically important shellfish, or other applicable field, and with a passion for teaching undergraduate students. The successful candidate will incorporate frequent field trips to a variety of local marine environments into their courses, develop working relationships with regional non-profits, work closely with research centers and departments across the University of Maine, and contribute to the research funding enterprise of UMaine Machias.  

UMaine Machias, the regional campus of the University of Maine, is situated on the beautiful northeast coast of Maine, minutes from marine habitats and the Downeast Institute, UMaine Machias’s Marine Field Station, a world class shellfish aquaculture facility and business incubator. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3 or 4 courses a year, and serve as the director of our Marine Field Station, actively pursuing research grants.  The director will also be expected to develop internships, research opportunities and courses for our students that promote partnerships with DEI. The teaching load could include Shellfish Mariculture, Marine Biology, Ichthyology, Plankton Ecology, Genetics, other courses that support the Marine Biology and Integrated Biology programs.  


About the University:

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life. 

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area’s bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus. For more information about the University visit machias.edu.

The University of Maine at Machias offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Ph.D. in Marine Biology or a closely related field awarded by August 2026.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level. 
• Active peer-reviewed publishing record. 

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) a statement of teaching philosophy
4.) a statement of research interests
 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 20, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Gayle Kraus.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

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