The College of Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences and Full Professor to begin August 16, 2023. This is a tenured faculty position that will guide and lead the Baruch Institute into its next phase. The Baruch Institute conducts research and supports education to improve the management of marine and coastal resources and advances basic science for the well-being of people and their environment. It was established in 1969 through the joint efforts of the University of South Carolina and the Belle W. Baruch Foundation. It consists of field laboratory facilities located on Hobcaw Barony, near Georgetown, SC and facilities on the university’s main campus in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the successful candidate for the Director position will bring administrative experience in managing an interdisciplinary research program, and an understanding of the unique requirements and opportunities that a marine field station brings. We seek an individual who is internationally recognized and has a vibrant externally-funded research program, as well as demonstrated ability with fundraising or program development. The Baruch Institute Director will also have the opportunity to recruit additional tenure track faculty that will leverage the unique resources of the Institute for their research and educational programs.

The appointment will be at the rank of Full Professor, tenurable in a school/department within the College of Arts and Sciences.