Assistant Professor of Biology – Marine Ecology The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for a tenure-track marine ecologist to begin September 2017. Courses might include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Environmental Science, Introductory Biology II, Ecology, Applied Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, and upper level courses in the area of expertise. Teaching (9 contact hours per semester) will be shared with the Environmental Science and Policy Department. The individual is expected to conduct research with undergraduates and to participate in the Biology Department’s graduate program. There are also opportunities to establish research collaborations with regional institutes, including the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and the Darling Marine Center. We are especially interested in candidates who will use recent research experience to develop upper-level, research-oriented lab courses. Collaborative individuals willing to work across disciplinary boundaries would be particularly well suited to this position.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a comprehensive program in Biology including Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. All programs provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the sciences and strong hands-on experience. Students have opportunities for enhanced practical experience through research positions, independent research projects, internships, and fellowships in science labs at USM, area biotechnology firms, and research institutes. Faculty members are currently engaged in research in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Ecology and Evolution. The University of Southern Maine (USM) is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. USM’s strategic focus is in alignment with the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities and we are seeking to become a Carnegie Engaged University by the year 2020. USM offers Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral programs, providing students with rich learning and community engagement opportunities in the arts, humanities, politics, health sciences, business, mass communications, science, engineering, and technology. Further information on USM can be found at http://www.usm.maine.edu. USM’s three environmentally friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university — and all are energized through strong community partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean, mountains and forests of coastal, inland and northern Maine, USM is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region: • Our Portland campus is located in "one of America’s most livable cities," according to Forbes magazine, which also ranks Portland among the top 10 for job prospects. A creative and diverse community on Maine’s scenic coast, Portland is nationally known as a culinary hot spot! • USM’s beautiful residential Gorham campus supports and celebrates excellence in academics, athletics, music and the arts and is home to ten Living Learning Communities and six Residential Communities. • Our Lewiston campus is home to USM’s innovative and richly diverse Lewiston-Auburn College. This Central Maine campus integrates classroom, community and workplace, and provides a small college experience with the resources of a large university. Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in a relevant field by the date of employment Preferred: Preference will be given to applicants with evidence of commitment to student success, active learning, and community engagement. Anticipated salary range – $65-70,000 Apply online at: https://usm.hiretouch.com/view-all-jobs. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and letters of support from three references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 10th, 2017. Materials received after that date will only be considered at the discretion of the university USM is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
