The Department of Marine Sciences at the University of South Alabama and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab invite applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) position in the areas of Marine Conservation, Natural Resource Economics or Policy. Examples of areas of expertise sought include, but not limited to, ecology and biology of species and communities with conservation interest; conservation-based approaches to sustainability; valuation and management of estuarine and marine resources; environmental policy regulations; and, multi-faceted strategies for enhanced resilience. The successful candidate will compliment and strengthen the existing research and teaching capabilities of our existing graduate (M.S and Ph.D.) program in Marine Sciences, and will participate in a newly developed professional MS program in Marine Conservation and Resource Management.
Qualifications include a PhD degree and a demonstrated history of excellence in research. Teaching experience is also highly preferred. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program and to interact with biological oceanographers and marine ecologists on interdisciplinary research questions. Teaching expectations are two courses per year, senior level undergraduate and graduate course. The position will be based at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Salary and start-up packages are competitive based upon qualifications. The University of South Alabama is a rapidly growing institution known for quality research and teaching that enrolls over 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It is located in a thriving metropolitan area with a population of 500,000 on the scenic northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Department of Marine Sciences has 11 full-time faculty members and 42 graduate students. Information on faculty research interests and teaching can be found at http://www.southalabama.edu/marinesciences/. Candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, research and teaching philosophy statements, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Just Cebrian, Chair, Marine Conservation/Economics/Policy search, Department of Marine Sciences, 5871 USA Drive North Blvd., LSCB Room 025, Mobile, Alabama 36688 Electronic applications can be emailed to [email protected]. To ensure a timely review, applications should be received by January 5, 2015. For more information about the position, please visit the department's website. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
