The United States Coast Guard Academy has an opening for a Visiting Assistant/Associate/Professor of Arctic Study & Policy.  Please see our website for a complete job description and application instructions at:  https://www.uscga.edu/jobs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree with Arctic specialization or be ABD and demonstrate that a Ph.D. will be obtained prior to the position start date. Scholarship concentrations may include but are not limited to: climate/marine science; economics; operations research and data analytics; Arctic indigenous peoples/culture; ocean/maritime policy; international relations; political science; innovation; emergency management/preparedness and resiliency; maritime/international law; and organizational behavior and management, or other relevant specialty.

MINIMUM SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  None

In addition to the above, highly successful candidates will have a record of scholarship/ publication relevant to contemporary Arctic issues appropriate for the stage of their career and an impressive record in that context. They will have undergraduate teaching experience, which could include teaching assistantship. The professional experience of candidates will also be considered. Excellent interpersonal, teaching, and communications skills are essential and a record of interaction with senior government officials is a plus. Classroom experience teaching and mentoring diverse student populations, and/or experience promoting diversity initiatives ‐ including efforts at creating communities of inclusion ‐ is highly desirable.

• EEO/AA Policy

  The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective federal military college that provides a rigorous undergraduate program and is committed to building a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on approach to learning and leadership development. We believe that individuals from diverse backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success.  We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.
  
  The attractive riverside campus is home to a nationally and internationally representative student body of about 1,000 diverse Cadets. The Academy provides the professional education and training required to prepare young women and men for careers as commissioned officers in the U. S. Coast Guard, one of our Nation’s five Armed Services.  The Academy offers B.S. degrees in nine academic majors:  Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Systems, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Environmental Sciences, Operations Research/Computer Analysis, Management, and Government.  The Academy is located near the shoreline of southeastern Connecticut, midway between New York City and Boston, and is within commuting range of regional, as well as national, colleges and universities in the CT/RI/MA tri-state area. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit https://www.uscga.edu for more information.