Coordinator & Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Hydrographic Science The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Coordinator & Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Hydrographic Science. Position Details Location John C. Stennis Space Center 1020 Balch Blvd Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 39529 United States Division School of Ocean Science and Engineering Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 80,000.00 - 106,289.00 Pay Grade Posting Close Date March 25, 2025 Job Summary The Division of Marine Science (DMS) in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites qualified applicants for a full-time position overseeing the hydrographic science programs. The successful candidate will serve as Program Coordinator and Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor if they hold a terminal (PhD) degree. The preferable start date is Fall 2025. Salary packages are nationally competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, executing, and continuously developing comprehensive academic programs in hydrography that meet International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards. This includes working closely with US Navy partners for the joint MS program and collaborating with faculty members delivering the undergraduate and graduate programs. + The undergraduate (Category-B IHO certified) program is a four-year curriculum leading to bachelor's degree in hydrography. The graduate (Category-A IHO certified) program is an intensive curriculum with significant classroom coursework, field exercises, and a capstone project. Expectations for external coordination include annual reporting to the Internal Bureau on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC), resubmission of the Category-A and Category-B programs to the IBSC for recertification every 6 years, annual financial reporting to the IHO on the capacity building efforts, coordination of the educational partnership agreement with the U.S. Navy, and providing annual program assessments to the university. + The candidate is expected to pursue grant funding to enhance program capabilities, such as acquiring new hydrographic surveying equipment, and may participate in research activities with the Hydrographic Science Research Center. However, the primary focus of this position is program coordination and teaching. Additional Information USM offers an exceptional environment for a successful career in marine science with tremendous strength in collaboration across science, engineering, education and outreach. A regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized leader in marine science, SOSE comprises two academic divisions (Marine Science and Coastal Science). The university operates several R&D centers along the Gulf Coast, and several research vessels. SOSE also offers undergraduate B.S. degree programs in Marine Science, Ocean Engineering, and Marine Biology which are delivered at the USM Gulf Coast Campus in Long Beach, MS as well as at USM’s main campus in Hattiesburg, MS. The Long Beach campus is near the Port of Gulfport, which is the home port for USM’s R/V Point Sur. The Port of Gulfport also features the Marine Research Center, which has a state-of-the-art fabrication lab, testing tank, and laboratory space. Gulfport is also the site of the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise and the future home port of a new 199-ft UNOLS Regional Class Research Vessel (R/V Gilbert R. Mason). The DMS offers graduate programs (MS and PhD) in hydrographic science as well as in traditional marine science emphasis areas in biological, physical, chemical and geological oceanography. The DMS graduate programs are delivered at the NASA Stennis Space Center, where Marine Science faculty benefit from close working relationships with a number of on-site federal agencies, including the Naval Research Laboratory-Stennis Space Center, the Naval Oceanographic Office, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center and National Centers for Environmental Information. SOSE also offers undergraduate B.S. degree programs in Marine Science, Ocean Engineering and Marine Biology which are delivered at the USM Gulf Coast Campus in Long Beach, MS as well as at USM’s main campus in Hattiesburg, MS. The Long Beach campus is near the Port of Gulfport, which is the home port for USM’s R/V Point Sur. The Port of Gulfport also features the Marine Research Center, which has a state-of-the-art fabrication lab, testing tank, and laboratory space. Gulfport is also the site of the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise and the future home port of a new 199-ft UNOLS Regional Class Research Vessel (R/V Gilbert R. Mason). Minimum Qualifications Applicants must hold an M.S. degree in hydrography, oceanography, or a related field from an accredited college or university, along with at least five years of professional hydrographic surveying experience. The successful candidate will also be required to pass a NASA background security check in order to work at Stennis Space Center, and a USM employment background check. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Knowledge of the activities of the International Hydrographic Organization + Knowledge of the certifications associated with the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers + Skills associated with academic program assessment + Skills associated with marine and freshwater navigation + Ability to teach and interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including US government and international hydrographic agencies Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, grant development, course development, student-centered support, academic service, effective communication, leadership, and management experience. Candidates with significant leadership and management experience in hydrography or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.