MARINE ECOLOGIST at SHANNON POINT MARINE CENTER, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) is seeking an entry level marine ecologist, preferably with research interests in some aspect of marine biodiversity, to fill a part-time position of Marine Scientist (Exempt Professional position). The appointment will cover half-time salary plus benefits for the period June 1, 2012-August 31, 2014 (27 months). The monthly, half-time salary rate will be $2500 ($30,000 per year) plus a full package of benefits. See the SPMC web site (www.wwu.edu/spmc) for a complete description of programs and facilities. Extension of the appointment past August 31, 2014 is possible should the program be extended. The incumbent will be authorized to earn additional salary up to 50% of the full-time rate from grants, contracts or temporary teaching assignments. The position is funded by an allocation to SPMC from the university to implement a pilot program entitled Focus in Marine Science Undergraduate Program (FIMSUP; www.wwu.edu/fimsup). Duties associated with the appointment will include management and instruction of an intensive two-week, 5-credit introductory course in marine science annually during September, prior to the start of the Fall Quarter. The course, to be offered to a cohort of incoming freshmen with high academic qualifications, will be laboratory and field intensive. The incumbent will also be responsible for offering two 1-credit Current Topics in Marine Science seminars each quarter on the main campus, supervising the research projects of a student participant in the NSF-sponsored SPMC Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site and Multicultural Initiatives in Marine Science: Undergraduate Participation programs, and offering an upper division undergraduate/graduate course in area of specialty. In order t! o supervise students, the incumbent will be expected to set up an active research program upon arrival at SPMC. For more information about FIMSUP, see the link on the SPMC web site. Qualifications: Required: Doctorate degree related to some aspect of marine ecology; ability to implement a research program at SPMC. Preferred: experience providing college level instruction in the ocean sciences; demonstrated familiarity with topical issues in marine science; experience in study of biodiversity; experience supervising independent research on the part of undergraduates, experience working with students belonging to groups under-represented in science. Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please visit https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=2884 to submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer to access our online application system. A cover letter describing background and experience relevant to the position, an updated curriculum vitae, and names and e-mail addresses of three references are required. Applicants must meet all required qualifications listed above. Closing Date Notes: Application review begins January 4, 2012; position is open until filled. Recruitment #: 110750 WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
