Our department at California State University, Monterey Bay is currently looking for a freshwater aquatic biologist. Take a look at the job description and if you are qualified and interested, please apply at https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/961 where a complete posting is available as well as links to submit an application. For further questions, please contact Fred Watson at fwatson'at'csumb.edu.
Regards, Nate Jue Position Title: Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Degree/Program BS: Environmental Science & Technology, Environmental Studies, Biology, Marine Science / MS: Applied Marine & Watershed, Marine Science Priority Screening Date: 01/18/2016 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled Position Description: The Division of Science & Environmental Policy (SEP) at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research in freshwater aquatic ecology and water quality within natural, agricultural, and urban landscapes in California’s Central Coast region. Projected responsibilities would likely include the following: - Teach upper division course in aquatic ecology (and co-listed graduate course) - Teach upper division course in environmental monitoring – using the study of biological and chemical water quality as a case study in the application of experimental design, contemporary statistics, and quantitative reasoning - Contribute as needed to teaching upper division course in critical thinking and communication in environmental science and/or lower division course in statistics (using R software) - Employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage students through the use of technology, hands on experience, and problem solving - Develop and maintain applied research activities with relevance to aquatic ecological and water quality issues within perennial and non-perennial streams, coastal lagoons, vernal pools, lakes, and/or reservoirs in California’s Central Coast region - Provide research opportunities for undergraduates, including involving students in field-based sampling of aquatic organisms and monitoring of aquatic biological and chemical variables - Pursue and obtain extramural funding Minimum Qualifications - Ph.D. in a field relevant to the requirements of this position, by date of appointment (August 17, 2016) - Ability to facilitate student learning effectively for diverse learners in a wide range of courses - Demonstrated excellence in instruction and commitment to undergraduate education - Applied expertise in aquatic ecology and water quality - Applied expertise in application of contemporary statistical approaches using R software - Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds, and a commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse campus community - Research experience and interests that are relevant to freshwater and lagoon environments within 1-hour of the CSUMB campus - Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department - Experience and interest in mentoring undergraduate & graduate student research and/or internships - Successful record in obtaining external funding - Success in obtaining relevant permits e.g. for sampling aquatic organisms - Experience working with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) A completed online application, curriculum vitae and cover letter must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the priority screen date listed above to be guaranteed a review. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB will not fax application materials. For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or TDD at (800) 735-2929. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library (map) or our Student Services Building – first floor (map). Please check the links provided for the respective hours and the location of each site. CSUMB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
