Lecturer - Marine Conservation

About the role

The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami is seeking to hire a Lecturer and academic coordinator for a novel hybrid online marine conservation track within our Master of Professional Science (MPS) program.

Responsibilities

• Remotely (online) advise and mentor graduate students by assisting with enrollment, program matriculation, serving on or chairing MPS committees, and assisting with internship and post-graduation job placement.
• Teach existing graduate courses in online format.
• Develop and teach new online graduate courses in marine conservation, science communication, and marine management/policy.
• Keep the track relevant to industry needs.
• Serve as academic coordinator for the online hybrid Marine Conservation Track in the MPS program.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in marine conservation science or closely-related field and previous research and graduate-level teaching experience in these fields is required.
• Experience teaching at the University level, preferably in online/remote synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Experience providing public presentations and communicating work to the public through various media and social media platforms.
• Well-established professional connections with local, regional, and national academic institutions, NGOs, and government entities.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with using social media as outreach tools.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in marine conservation science or closely-related field and previous research and graduate-level teaching experience in these fields is required.

Skills

• Experience teaching at the University level, preferably in online/remote synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Experience providing public presentations and communicating work to the public through various media and social media platforms.
• Well-established professional connections with local, regional, and national academic institutions, NGOs, and government entities.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with using social media as outreach tools.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and remote (online).

Benefits

The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and separate statements of research and teaching interests, as well as the names and contact information of at least three references. Applications should be received by August 15, 2026.

Contact Information

To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. For more information about the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, visit our website.