To view the UW job posting, please visit: <http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa13375>http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa13375
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK POSITION FOR AN MARINE INVERTEBRATE
ECOLOGIST IN THE SCHOOL OF AQUATIC AND FISHERY SCIENCES (SAFS)
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) who studies the ecology of marine invertebrates at
scales relevant to conservation, fisheries or aquaculture. This is a
full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position for which a Ph.D. or
equivalent is required and post-doctoral experience is strongly desired.
All UW faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. The
successful candidate is expected to lead a strong, extramurally
funded research program and contribute to our teaching mission at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should describe how
they expect their research and teaching will enhance collaborative,
interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and across other disciplines
within the College of the Environment and the UW. 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. 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. The School maintains unique research and teaching
facilities, such as the UW 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 "Marine
Invertebrate Ecologist: [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 Prof. Daniel
Schindler, Search Committee Chair ([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.
