About the position
Successful candidates are expected to:
-Teach courses within our undergraduate and graduate
programs.
-Advise students on academic matters and career planning.
-Serve on College and University committees as assigned.
-Obtain external funding for, and/or conduct research in
contemporary issues.
-Supervise graduate students conducting research.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Ph.D. degree in a related field.
-University teaching experience.
Desired Qualifications:
-History of research and publication.
-Experience with learning management systems and virtual
communication technology.
-Current professional qualifications, as appropriate.
-Experience in teaching statistics at the graduate level.
The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at the
Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a 9-month,
tenure-track faculty position in Ocean Engineering, with expertise
in one or more of these areas: (1) marine materials engineering,
(2) offshore renewable energy, and/or (3) Naval Architecture. We
are particularly interested in candidates who would complement or
augment our existing strengths in naval architecture, underwater
vehicles, and coastal restoration. Examples include but are not
limited to (1) the use of composites and metals in the marine
environment, (2) the design and deployment of ocean-energy systems,
and (3) the fundamentals of naval architecture and design of
related systems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach
both undergraduate and graduate courses; conduct and maintain an
active, extramurally funded research program; publish scholarly
work; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and engage in
service activities. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a
relevant field, have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching,
and have an interest in interdisciplinary, collaborative research.
Industrial experience will be considered an asset. Salary will be
commensurate with experience.
Please upload a single PDF document that contains the following
items in the order listed: cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact
information for three (3) professional references, a statement of
research interests, and a statement of teaching interests and
teaching philosophy. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Stephen
Wood, Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences, Florida
Tech, Melbourne, FL, 32901 ( swood@fit.edu ).
Equal Opportunity
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability,
age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status,
veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its
activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on
the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to
the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West
University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu , or +1
321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable
accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of
Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and
universities, both public and private, participating in federal
student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and
imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual
violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,
the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to
local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus
Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding
campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and
awareness programs; related university procedures and important
guidance; and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of
Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during
normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site
2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly
from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources
prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees
must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation
sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation
company affiliated with the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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