Assistant Professor Without Tenure, Top Marine Predators, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS)
Position Overview
Organization: Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor Without Tenure, Top Marine Predators, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS)
Position Details
Position Description
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS; http://fish.washington.edu) at the University of Washington (UW) is seeking one full-time (100% FTE) faculty member in the Without Tenure (WOT) track at the Assistant rank who conducts research on marine top predators such as marine mammals, seabirds, turtles, and large fishes. The position has a 12-month service period, and will be supported by three months of salary annually from the University of Washington combined with research grants obtained by the successful candidate.
All UW faculty engage in research, teaching, mentorship, and service. This position will lead a strong, extramurally funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researcher, teach one undergraduate course annually in the field of marine top predators, and serve on committees and panels as needed. There will be opportunities for collaboration with external partners including government agencies, tribal governments/First Nations, and non-governmental organizations.
This position will 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. This position will engage in research, teaching, or service that fulfills our commitment to advancing equity and inclusion and fully engages 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. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the UW Fish Collection, and field stations in the San Juan Islands and 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 https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-faculty-9-to-12-mos-20210208.pdf.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
PhD in Biology or other relevant field (or foreign equivalent) required. PhD conferral required by date of appointment.
Instructions
Applicants should describe how they expect their research, training, and mentorship will enhance collaborative, interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and across other disciplines within the College of the Environment and the UW. Priority given to applications received by January 31, 2022.
Candidates should submit their application via Interfolio, including the following information: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies including experience with and commitment to equitable practices, and environmental justice (4 pages maximum), 3) copies (PDF) of three representative publications, and 4) names and contact information for three professional references, 5) statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Priority will be given to applications received by January 31, 2022, and consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Sept 1, 2022. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Ray Hilborn, Search Committee Chair (rayh@uw.edu). Questions regarding potential disability accommodations during the application process should be directed to Amy Fox at amyfox@uw.edu, 206-616-5893 or the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (dso@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.
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).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.