Assistant Professor in Terrestrial Avian Ecology
Position Overview
Organization: Environmental and Forest Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor in Terrestrial Avian Ecology
Position Details
Position Description
The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, Washington, invites applications for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor (100% FTE, 9-month appointments) working in the area of Terrestrial Avian Ecology. The position is anticipated to start in September 2025, negotiable within reasonable bounds. The initial appointment of an Assistant Professor is typically for a period of three years. Renewal for a second three-year term will be considered by the department and school/college/campus spring quarter of the second year.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to candidates whose research foci and approaches include a substantial field component, are applicable to actionable science, and complement existing SEFS research strengths and visions. The applicant will contribute to teaching needs in the Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management (ESRM) major - with emphasis on the undergraduate option in Wildlife Conservation - and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to embark on an exciting, innovative academic career at a national/international level and will be expected to maintain an active and sustained program of creative and collaborative research; provide evidence-based, inclusive teaching; engage in superior communication, outreach and engagement inside and outside of the university; and attend to issues of equity and inclusion in their scholarly work. This position is expected to support our commitment to working actively to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in SEFS and in the professions within which we work. We particularly encourage scholars who do not see themselves historically represented in academia to apply.
Responsibilities
At UW, all tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an active agenda of scholarly pursuits including externally supported research and creative and/or professionally-associated practice. The successful applicant will also teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and participate in service activities within UW and/or amongst the communities of their academic peers and partners.
Compensation
The monthly salary range of $9,500 - $14,000 is commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance, a relocation incentive, and/or limited commitment of summer salary in the first year.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in a field relevant to terrestrial avian ecology. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of or potential to establish and develop an academic career at a national/international level with an active program of research and teaching, and attention to issues of equity and inclusion.
Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. Review will begin on October 31, 2024. Applicants should submit the following information:
● A comprehensive CV. Please highlight within this document up to three representative scholarly contributions (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, patents, commissioned scientific reports, outreach materials, and conference proceeding papers).
● A summary statement (of no more than 500 words) that integrates your research, teaching, and engagement contributions and experiences related to terrestrial avian ecology, and describes your experiences with promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, outreach, or community engagement.
● A research statement (of no more than 1000 words) describing your interests, scholarly accomplishments, and future plans.
● A teaching statement (of no more than 600 words) describing your teaching philosophy, teaching and/or mentoring experience, and potential areas of teaching interest.
● A diversity statement (of no more than 600 words) describing your experiences, actions and commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access as they relate to your research, teaching, and/or service.
● Contact information for three (3) references. No letters are requested at this time.
The UW (Seattle campus) is one of the world's premiere research universities and a leader in undergraduate and graduate education. UW provides rigorous academic programs, outstanding faculty, and diverse cultural and social opportunities in a stimulating and collegial intellectual environment. The College of the Environment, including its six Schools and Departments, and multiple programs, institutes, and centers, connects educators, researchers, students and the public, cultivating communities who work with and learn from each other while tackling critical environmental and social challenges. The hired candidate will join the SEFS community, which is dedicated to improving the long-term sustainability and resilience of socio-environmental systems through cutting-edge research, visionary teaching, and inclusive engagement. SEFS currently serves more than 500 undergraduates and over 100 graduate students in our degree programs.
The UW is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 4 million people and a range of ecosystems from mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The UW serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty, and staff, including 25% first- generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. The UW is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math.
Contact Information: Search Administrator – Mary Keyes 1 206-685-0952. Inquiries should be addressed to the Search Chair, Prof. Aaron Wirsing (wirsinga@uw.edu). Questions regarding potential disability accommodations during the application and interview process can be directed to sefsjobs@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.