Coastal Carolina University
Assistant Professor of Engineering Science
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, United States, 29527
Overview
Assistant Professor of Engineering Science The Department of Physics and Engineering Science in the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026 in support of its Engineering Science program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Coastal engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Proven expertise and research interests in the field of Ocean/Coastal engineering are required. Special preference will be given to applicants with interdisciplinary qualifications or experience. Start-up funds will be available to establish a research agenda that incorporates undergraduate students. Responsibilities and Qualifications
Establish research agendas that involve undergraduate students. Teach introductory engineering courses and upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Engage engineering students through active advising and mentoring of extracurricular groups. Possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Coastal engineering, or closely related field by the time of appointment; demonstrated expertise in Ocean/Coastal engineering. Demonstrate potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and research. About Coastal Carolina University and the College
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. The University enrolls over 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees in arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, as well as Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education Sciences. The Gupta College of Science provides a premier, experience-driven STEM education supported by cutting-edge equipment, instrumentation, and marine vessels for teaching and research. The college offers undergraduate programs, minors, and master’s and doctoral programs. The Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies offers potential collaboration with faculty engaged in coastal and marine research. The University manages the Waites Island Anne Tilghman Boyce Coastal Reserve to provide a living laboratory for teaching and research. Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references electronically at the posting site. One reference must address the applicant’s teaching ability. Candidates must also submit a two-page research agenda emphasizing undergraduate participation and a two-page teaching philosophy describing specifics of what a typical class session would look like to an outside observer. Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2025. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Roi Gurka by email to rgurka@coastal.edu. Equal Opportunity
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse learning environment and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports growth and development of a vibrant campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or disability in admissions, employment, and in all of its educational programs and activities. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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Assistant Professor of Engineering Science The Department of Physics and Engineering Science in the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026 in support of its Engineering Science program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Coastal engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Proven expertise and research interests in the field of Ocean/Coastal engineering are required. Special preference will be given to applicants with interdisciplinary qualifications or experience. Start-up funds will be available to establish a research agenda that incorporates undergraduate students. Responsibilities and Qualifications
Establish research agendas that involve undergraduate students. Teach introductory engineering courses and upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Engage engineering students through active advising and mentoring of extracurricular groups. Possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Coastal engineering, or closely related field by the time of appointment; demonstrated expertise in Ocean/Coastal engineering. Demonstrate potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and research. About Coastal Carolina University and the College
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. The University enrolls over 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees in arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, as well as Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education Sciences. The Gupta College of Science provides a premier, experience-driven STEM education supported by cutting-edge equipment, instrumentation, and marine vessels for teaching and research. The college offers undergraduate programs, minors, and master’s and doctoral programs. The Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies offers potential collaboration with faculty engaged in coastal and marine research. The University manages the Waites Island Anne Tilghman Boyce Coastal Reserve to provide a living laboratory for teaching and research. Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references electronically at the posting site. One reference must address the applicant’s teaching ability. Candidates must also submit a two-page research agenda emphasizing undergraduate participation and a two-page teaching philosophy describing specifics of what a typical class session would look like to an outside observer. Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2025. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Roi Gurka by email to rgurka@coastal.edu. Equal Opportunity
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse learning environment and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports growth and development of a vibrant campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or disability in admissions, employment, and in all of its educational programs and activities. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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