<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number FAC00100PO25 Advertised Title Asst or Assoc Professor in Physical Oceanography Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>We seek candidates applying numerical modeling and/or observations to study processes that include (but may not be limited to) tidally-, wind-, and buoyancy-driven currents, their meso- and submesoscale variability, adjustment of coastal circulation to coastal topography, mixing and dispersion in the coastal ocean, cross-shelf exchange, and their geological and geomorphological interactions (e.g., sea level rise, coastal erosion, sediment transport). The research areas can extend spatially from estuaries to the continental shelf break, with temporal scales ranging from gravity waves and small-scale turbulence to climatological impacts. The successful candidate will complement, strengthen, and diversify the SEOE's research, and will direct an active, externally funded research program. The typical teaching load is one course per semester and may include an undergraduate course for non-science majors, an undergraduate course for SEOE majors, or a graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of specialization. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide service through academic committees within the SEOE unit.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Applicants for Assistant rank must have a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or closely related field and 2 years of postdoctoral experience by the start date of appointment and potential for excellence in teaching. </li><li>Applicants for Associate rank must have 6 years of relevant research and teaching experience plus evidence of strong, sustained records of research funding and publication by the start date of employment. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Applicants for Assistant rank must have a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or closely related field and 2 years of postdoctoral experience by the start date of appointment and potential for excellence in teaching. </li><li>Applicants for Associate rank must have 6 years of relevant research and teaching experience plus evidence of strong, sustained records of research funding and publication by the start date of employment. </li></ul> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Desired Start Date 08/15/2026 Job Open Date 07/21/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Applicants must apply online via the USCJobs website. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will commence on September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Professor Alexander Yankovsky at CPOSearchChair@seoe.sc.edu.</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190741 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li><li>Teaching Statement </li><li>Research Statement </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Recommendation 1 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 2 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 3 </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li></ul>