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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK POSITION FOR AN ICHTHYOLOGIST AND
CURATOR OF FISHES IN THE SCHOOL OF AQUATIC AND FISHERY SCIENCES
(SAFS), UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS;
<http://fish.washington.edu>http://fish.washington.edu) at the
University of Washington (UW) seeks a tenure-track Assistant
Professor (0116) and Curator of Ichthyology at the UW Burke Museum.
The successful applicant will complement the diversity of research
and education on aquatic systems and processes in SAFS by conducting
research and teaching in the field of ichthyology and related aspects
of fish biology, and serve as curator of the Burke Museum fish
collection
(<http://www.burkemuseum.org/ichthyology>http://www.burkemuseum.org/ichthyology).
This is a full-time (100% FTE), 10-month position for which a Ph.D.
or equivalent is required and post-doctoral experience is strongly
desired. We seek an integrative scientist whose research and teaching
focuses on questions including evolution, systematics, functional
morphology, zoogeography, phylogenetics, or conservation of fishes.
All UW faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. The
successful candidate is expected to lead a strong, extramurally
funded research program, contribute to our undergraduate and graduate
teaching missions, and curate the fish collection. Applicants should
describe how their research and teaching will enhance collaborative,
interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and other units in the College
of the Environment and the UW, and how their research will be
facilitated and supported by the fish collection. Collaboration with
external partners including government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and tribal governments/First Nations is also desired.
We prefer candidates who can contribute to the University's
distinctive educational objectives, which include interdisciplinary
perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social
responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action.
SAFS is a dedicated team of educators, enabling our students to
successfully explore and interpret the rich array of disciplines and
perspectives contained within the aquatic and fishery sciences. Thus,
we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have
prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion, and given them
the confidence to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.
The University of Washington has a unique natural setting from which
to base research and education in ichthyology, with abundant stream,
lake, estuarine, and marine habitats nearby. SAFS is housed within
the University's College of the Environment, which provides a broad
interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and
applied research. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching
facilities, notably the Burke Museum Fish Collection, and field
stations around Puget Sound and field stations in southwestern Alaska.
The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking,
mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a
comprehensive benefits package (details can be found at
<http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/index.html>http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/index.html).
Applicants should send the following to [email protected] with
"Ichthyologist: [your name]" in the subject line of the email: 1)
curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research and teaching interests and
philosophies including experience with and commitment to diverse
audiences and inclusive approaches (4 pages), 3) copies (PDF) of
three representative publications, and 4) names and contact
information for 3 professional references. All material should be
collated into a single PDF document. Consideration of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2015.
Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to the Search
Committee Chair, Prof. Thomas Quinn ([email protected]).
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
