[ES_JOBS_NET] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST, UNIV. WASHINGTON

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

From:    =?windows-1252?Q?Julian_Olden?= <olden at UW.EDU>
Subject: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST, UNIV.
WASHINGTON

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Deadline: January 20, 2015

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS;
http://fish.washington.edu) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks a
tenure-track Assistant Professor who will complement the diversity of
research and education on aquatic systems and processes in SAFS, and enha=
nce
the work on the ecology and conservation of estuarine and nearshore marin=
e
ecosystems. 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. We seek an integrative scientist whose research and teaching
focuses on questions applied to estuarine and nearshore ecological proces=
ses
or restoration. The successful candidate is expected to lead a strong,
extramurally funded research program and contribute to our teaching missi=
on
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 withi=
n
the College of the Environment and University of Washington. Collaboratio=
n
with external partners including government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and tribal governments/First Nations is also desired.=20

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service=
.
We prefer candidates who can contribute to the University=92s distinctive=

educational objectives, which include interdisciplinary perspectives,
intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and t=
he
ethical implications of knowledge and action. The School of Aquatic and
Fishery Sciences has a goal of creating a dedicated team of educators
capable of enabling our students to successfully explore and interpret th=
e
rich array of disciplines and perspectives contained within the aquatic a=
nd
fishery sciences. Thus, we are strongly seeking 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.

As one of the top universities in the world, the University of Washington=

has a unique natural setting from which to base estuarine and nearshore
ecological research and education. The School of Aquatic and Fishery
Sciences is housed within the University=92s 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, mentori=
ng
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). Applicants shoul=
d
send the following to estecol at uw.edu with their 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 f=
or
3 professional references. All material should be collated into a single =
PDF
document. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and contin=
ue
until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications
received by January 20, 2015. Questions pertaining to this search can be
addressed to Prof. Charles Simenstad, Search Committee Chair
(simenstd at uw.edu). Job posting is also available at:
http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/school/college-of-the-environm=
ent/.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportuni=
ty
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employm=
ent
without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified
individuals with disabilities.
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