Assistant Professor in Physical Oceanography
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor in Physical Oceanography
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 6, 2026. Applications received after December 6, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON.
The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor within the broad specialization of physical oceanography. Oceanographers with a focus on the coastal ocean are encouraged but not required. The position will be an academic year (9-month) appointment. The new hire will enter the vibrant research community at URI and the many neighboring academic institutions within New England. Opportunities exist to participate in the active sea-going community of GSO, the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium, and to utilize facilities including a new Ocean Robotics Laboratory, an active small boats program, a new UNOLS Regional Class Research Vessel (anticipated delivery date 2028), and a regional high performance computing center. We invite individuals with a strong commitment to research and excellent teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We seek innovation and inspiration for the next generation of ocean scientists, educators, and explorers. As such, we particularly welcome candidates who have demonstrated leadership towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of graduate and undergraduate classes, and contribute to the GSO graduate programs (MO, MS and PhD) through advising and research committee participation. The candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. PhD or equivalent by the time of position hire appointment in physical oceanography or closely related field.
2. Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, presentations at scientific meetings, honors, patents, and/or awards.
3. Demonstrated potential for the development of an independently funded research program as shown by research statement or previously funded grants and/or awards.
4. Research strengths that complement existing programs at GSO and in affiliated departments.
5. Demonstrated teaching potential that complements existing programs at GSO and in affiliated departments.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and oral communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
1. Potential for interdisciplinary collaborations.
2. Teaching and mentoring experience.
3. Post PhD research experience.
4. Interest and experience in observational, and particularly seagoing, research or instrument development.
5. Previous success with research funding.
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EEO Statement:
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
Department: GSO Dean
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position (as one complete document).
(#2) A complete curriculum vitae including the full contact information for at least three professional references (as one complete document).
(#3) A research plan, limited to two pages, describing your current and future research and how it relates to the required qualifications (as one complete document).
(#4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy - a narrative, limited to one page, describing your teaching background and philosophy (as one complete document).
(#5) Other Document - reprints of up to 3 publications that you feel best highlight your suitability for the position (as one complete document).
PLEASE NOTE: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Position Number: Peoplesoft #00008235
Posting Number: F00537
Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17311
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Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
United States
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