University of Washington - Marine & Environmental Affairs - Two faculty: Asst Prof & Assoc/Full

INSTITUTION: University of Washington
DEPARTMENT: Marine & Environmental Affairs
POSITION: 2 Positions: Assistant Professor in Marine and Environmental Policy, and an Associate/Full Professor in Human Dimensions of the Environment
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Two Faculty Positions Available
The School of Marine & Environmental Affairs (SMEA) at the University of Washington (UW), located in Seattle, WA, seeks applicants for two new faculty positions: Assistant Professor in Marine and Environmental Policy, and an Associate/Full Professor in Human Dimensions of the Environment. Descriptions of each position are below. Both appointments are anticipated to begin no later than September 16, 2012. For more information about SMEA, please see our web site at www.smea.washington.edu.

Assistant Professor in Marine and Environmental Policy
For this nine-month (100% FTE) tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the area of marine and environmental policy, we seek an individual with demonstrated expertise in marine and natural resource policy or economics, quantitative or mixed-methods approaches to policy research and analysis, science-policy integration, integration of natural and social sciences in marine and environmental policy studies, or institutional dimensions of environmental change. Required Qualifications: The disciplinary focus is open, but candidates must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in social or behavioral sciences, natural/physical sciences, law, or an interdisciplinary environmental field, with expertise in marine and/or environmental policy. UW Search #AA2921.

Associate/Full Professor in Human Dimensions of the Environment
This nine-month (100% FTE) tenured faculty position in the area of human dimensions of the environment will be filled at the rank of Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications of the successful candidate. We seek an individual with demonstrated expertise and ability to develop a mature research program in human dimensions of the marine environment. Specialties of interest include social and governance aspects of marine and coastal ecosystem management and conservation; social drivers and consequences of marine environmental change; and linkages between demographic change or shifting values and perceptions and change in the marine and coastal environment. Candidates who work in sustainability science or in coupled human and natural systems contexts are especially sought. Ocean change in relation to global climate change is an area of growing interest at SMEA and in the College of the Environment. Candidates whose prior work has not had a dominantly marine focus are also invited to apply. Required Qualifications: The disciplinary focus is open, but candidates must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in social or behavioral sciences, natural/physical sciences, law, or an interdisciplinary environmental field, with expertise in human dimensions of the environment. UW Search # AA2922.

Requirements:
Appointees to both faculty positions must possess strong analytical and research skills and are expected to: 1) develop a nationally recognized funded research programs in his/her area of specialization; 2) teach graduate courses in the School’s core curriculum and in his/her area of expertise, and at the undergraduate level; and 3) advise and support graduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching in an interdisciplinary graduate program.

To Apply:
Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching experience and research interests as they relate to the above; 2) evidence of collaborative capabilities; 3) a detailed CV; and 4) the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to: smeafac@uw.edu. Review of applications will begin in early January 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Prof. Thomas M. Leschine, Director: tml@uw.edu, 206-543-7004. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.