Assistant Professor of Geological Oceanography - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences 531848 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Faculty Full-time On Campus UNAC Grade 30 UAF College of Fish & Ocean Science The Oceanography Department of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in
Geological Oceanography. This position comes with 9-months annual support from the State of Alaska. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Oceanography Department works globally with emphasis on understanding the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans and their bordering seas. We invite applicants who will further the mission of the Department and College by
complementing our existing research programs and course offerings. Applications are especially encouraged from sea-going scientists. All geological oceanographers are encouraged to apply; we are particularly interested in those with expertise in active processes of geochemistry, sediment dynamics, or related fields. UAF is Alaska's research university, America's Arctic university and a world leader in both Arctic and
climate-change research. The successful applicant will enjoy opportunities for collaboration across CFOS and UAF's many world-class, high-latitude research programs including advanced analytical facilities. Particularly relevant to this position is the ice-capable, Global-Class UNOLS ship R/V Sikuliaq, which is home ported in Seward, AK and operated by CFOS. Faculty in the Oceanography Department are active users of
Sikuliaq. CFOS offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Oceanography, Marine Biology and Fisheries, as well as a B.S. in Fisheries and Marine Sciences, a B.A. in Fisheries, Minors in Marine Science and Fisheries, Master of Marine Policy, Master of Marine Studies, and Blue MBA degree programs. CFOS has over 150 faculty, researchers, and staff based throughout Alaska, more than 140 graduate students engaged in thesis research
in Alaska waters and throughout the world, and a growing undergraduate degree program with over 160 students. CFOS is the second largest research unit in the University of Alaska system by budget. Further information on CFOS may be found in the 2025 Annual Report. To thrive in this role, candidates must have the ability to teach the graduate core course in Geological Oceanography and courses for the graduate and
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