The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is looking for a lecturer to teach GEOG441 – The Coastal Ocean (course description below) starting in Spring 2016. Time and day is somewhat flexible, and there will be a possibility to renew.
GEOG441 -- The Coastal Ocean -- Introduction to coastal oceanography, focusing on the physical, biological, and geological aspects of ocean areas on the inner continental shelves. Wave, currents, and tidal dynamics of bays, open coast, estuaries, and deltas. Sedimentary environments of major coastal types. Ecology and biogeochemical relationships, including benthic and planktonic characteristics. Coastal evolution with sea level rise. Human impacts: eutrophication, modification of sedimentation. The coastal future: rising sea level, hypoxia, and increased storminess. Ideally, this course would complement two other courses, AOSC375 – Introduction to The Blue Ocean; and ENSP342 – Environmental Threats to Oceans and Coasts: Policy Responses, which students take who are enrolled in Environmental Science: Marine and Coastal Management, and Geographical Sciences. To apply: Please send a cover letter, CV (or resume), and contact information for three references to: to Dr. Ronald Luna, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Geographical Sciences, at: [email protected], by 9/30/15. Please use: GEOG441 – Instructor Search (your name) in the Subject Line. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
