University of California, Santa Cruz--Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

INSTITUTION: University of California at Santa Cruz
DEPARTMENT: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
POSITION: Assistant Professor in Coastal Sustainability--Biology and Policy--Tenure Track Position
LINK: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00065
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Assistant Professor, Coastal Sustainability-Biology and Policy

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in Coastal Sustainability-Biology and Policy at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. Applicants should be able to contribute to the foundation for the new graduate and undergraduate programs in interdisciplinary coastal science and policy, which are important components of the coastal sustainability academic and research initiatives at UCSC. Candidates should have a background in biology or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate engagement with coastal policy, governance, economics, law, or social science. The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) complement existing expertise across campus in biology, environmental science, policy, social science, and economics, (2) form collaborations outside the university (e.g., environmental practitioners, government agencies, entrepreneurs, corporate partners), (3) develop a strong research program providing research opportunities for post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students, and (4) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the department. The selected candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in ecology, biology or a related discipline (e.g., resource management, environmental science) with a focus on coastal ecosystems (e.g; coastal terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine or nearshore marine). Demonstrated engagement with coastal policy, governance, economics, law, or social science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post-doctoral or equivalent research or practitioner experience. Demonstration of ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and three confidential letters of recommendation* evaluating the candidate’s scholarly contributions, teaching, and other professional accomplishments. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00065 Refer to Position #JPF00065-14 in all correspondence.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.
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