Assistant Professor of Marine Biology - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
About the role
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (9-month annual support) at the assistant professor level with a specialization in coastal marine ecology in the Department of Marine Biology based at the UAF main campus (Troth Yeddha’ campus) in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Responsibilities
- Lead vigorous Alaska-based research programs that involve the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of their expertise.
- Make use of the coastal lab, the Kasitsna Bay Lab in Kachemak Bay, AK, for their research and teaching.
- Be certified scientific divers with an interest in contributing to the Scientific Diving Program through teaching and leadership roles within the program.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in marine biology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
- Postdoctoral research experience, successful proposal funding, and a peer-reviewed publication record are preferred.
- A strong scientific diving record.
- Experience teaching at the university level and in mentoring students.
- A strong research and publication record.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
Skills
- Strong scientific and academic backgrounds.
- Commitment to contributing to academic and research excellence at UAF.
Benefits
Position details, including salary and benefits, are provided in the Position Details section.
Pay
Starting pay is DOE.
Schedule
This is a full-time, FLSA exempt, tripartite tenure-track faculty position.
Contact Information
To apply, visit United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). For questions, contact Dr. Katrin Iken, Search Committee Chair, at 907-450 9202 or at kbiken@alaska.edu.
Application Instructions
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).