Lecturer in ecology (Marine mammal ecology)

The Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a permanent, full-time lecturer position.

Responsibilities include teaching five to six courses per year, including marine mammal ecology and a combination of ichthyology, large-enrollment introductory courses in general ecology and/or environmental science, and other courses to be developed based on expertise and programmatic needs. Additional opportunities for summer teaching include an existing field-based version of the marine mammals course that is offered at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography.

As a sea grant institution, the University of Georgia maintains numerous facilities for coastal research, education, and outreach, including the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (http://www.skio.uga.edu/) and the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island (https://ugami.uga.edu/). In addition, UGA is home to the Georgia Museum of Natural History (https://naturalhistory.uga.edu/), which includes extensive marine mammal and ichthyology collections.

Lecturers at the University of Georgia are eligible for rank promotion per UGA guidelines: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/

To apply, candidates must have a PhD in Ecology or a terminal degree in a related field, such as marine sciences, conservation biology, or zoology. Application materials should be submitted as PDFs and include: a) a cover letter indicating your background and suitability for the position and a list of classes that could be taught; b) your curriculum vitae; c) a two-page statement of your teaching philosophy and experiences in undergraduate instruction that includes specific active learning methods you have used or plan to use in the classroom, a rationale of why you use those practices, and how they contribute to student learning; d) the name and contact information (address, email and phone) for three professional references who can address your qualifications.

A separate file (limited to 10 pages) with evidence in support of teaching excellence can also be uploaded. This file could include course syllabi, developed course materials, letters from students taught, peer teaching evaluations, and/or excerpts from student evaluations.

Review of candidates will begin on 22 Dec. 2024. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Full details about the position and application instructions are available at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/406075.

Assistant or Associate Professor (Marine Mammal Science)

Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Marine Mammal Science.

The appointment percentage for this position is expected to be full-time (1.00 FTE) by obtaining grant and contract funds to cover the remaining .25 FTE appointment salary dollars. Key components include: Research and Scholarship (50%), Teaching and Advising (20%), Program Administration (15%), Outreach and Professional Development (10%), Service (5%). For full consideration, apply by 3 January 2025. For a complete position description and application instructions, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/161905 (Posting #P08655UF).

The major focus of this position is to discover and disseminate new information through development of an innovative research program to better understand marine mammals and related ecosystem, conservation, and management issues. Annually teach one 3 (or more)-credit undergraduate, graduate, or slash course. Advise, direct and support graduate students.

Areas of expertise can include but are not limited to physiology, population biology, life history, conservation biology, ecology, human dimensions, and development of science-based solutions to mitigate anthropogenic impacts. Taxonomic focus can include all species of marine mammals including pinnipeds, sea otters, cetaceans, sirenians, and polar bears; geographic focus can be local, regional, or global, including polar regions. Development and application of novel equipment, field and laboratory techniques, experimental designs, and/or analytical methods is desired.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration, expertise that complements and diversifies existing strengths within the Marine Mammal Institute, and a demonstrative commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Marine Mammal Institute’s current strengths include the ecology (molecular, foraging, spatial, trophic), behavior, conservation (genomics, human–wildlife interactions), and population dynamics of marine mammals (primarily cetaceans) globally. We conduct long-term studies along the west coast of North America and the Pacific and Atlantic Arctic, and more regionally focused research in regions scattered through the temperate and tropical Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. Our current suite of sampling and analytical tools include visual surveys, photographic identification, biologging, passive acoustic monitoring (application, detection, classification, density estimation, development of uncrewed platforms), molecular markers (genetics including environmental DNA, hormones), drones, diet analysis, marine mammal stranding response, spatial statistics (GIS, species distribution models), Bayesian approaches, advanced modeling, and deep learning.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline;
• Expertise in marine mammal science as evidenced by successful record of leading research and producing associated research products in a timely manner (e.g., publications in the peer-reviewed literature, reports and working papers; presentations at scientific conferences and workshops);
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential to successfully compete for research funding to support field and laboratory programs;
• Record of publication of scientific results in the peer-reviewed literature;
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential to work collaboratively in diverse environments (e.g., university, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, and Tribal entities);
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience with supervision, constructive feedback, and mentoring to staff and/or students; and
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Additional Minimum/Required Qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor:
• Strong record of sustained extramural funding and publication in the peer-reviewed literature.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for Associate Professor (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.

OSU seeks diversity as a source of enrichment for our university community. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

For additional information about the position, contact Lisa.Ballance@oregonstate.edu and Scott.Heppell@oregonstate.edu.

Job: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Wildlife Biology at UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor – Wildlife Biologist

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position for a Wildlife Biologist. We are particularly interested in highly collaborative candidates who specialize in the ecology, evolution, or conservation and management of mammals. We encourage applicants with interest in serving a curatorial role at UTEP’s Biodiversity Collections.
The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2025 or earlier. The successful candidate is expected to (1) establish an extramurally funded research program; (2) teach and mentor undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students; and (3) have a strong potential for collaboration across ecology and evolutionary biology (EEB).
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Biological Sciences, with doctoral programs in EEB and Bioscience, is among the most productive departments at UTEP and contributes to interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Science and Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Computational Science. Core facilities in the NIH sponsored Border Biomedical Research Center include capacities for genomic sequencing, bioinformatics, and statistics; Biodiversity Collections, multiple vivaria, and Indio Mountains Research Station provide research opportunities. A new state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research building provides space and resources for collaborative projects. More information is available at the Department of Biological Sciences website.
Description of UTEP & El Paso: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 and community engaged research university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls 24,000 students—84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
The city’s border location makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics of national interest such as bilingual education/language acquisition, Hispanic health disparities, border environment and immigration, environmental sustainability and infrastructure, and international trade and commerce.
El Paso’s active arts and culture community features the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized chamber music festival, a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, museums, and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with concerts and live events at the city’s largest indoor and outdoor venues; theater, music and dance productions; contemporary and student art galleries; and a natural history museum and desert gardens. El Paso residents can also easily travel to our sister city of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to enjoy great food, markets and cultural events.
El Paso is also an ideal location for people who love the outdoors, as home to one of the nation’s largest urban parks – Franklin Mountains State Park – and many options for year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
For sports fans, the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues including Sun Bowl Stadium – where one of the oldest football bowl games takes place annually – and the Don Haskins Center arena. Southwest University Park, located a mile away in lively downtown El Paso, is home to the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the El Paso Locomotive FC, a professional soccer team founded in 2019.
Description of Department/Program/College
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a strong record of research accomplishments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, a brief description of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three references.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, a brief description of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three references.
Apply here: http://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=180573
*UTEP’s EO Statement
“In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.”

Assistant Professors of Marine Biology: nekton ecology

The Department of Marine Science within the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for two nine-month Assistant Professor tenure track positions beginning in August 2025. Applicants with a Ph.D. in marine science, marine biology, or a related field are invited to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to teach introductory marine science, an upper-level marine biology lecture and laboratory, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within the applicants' areas of expertise. Applicants with post-doctoral experience are preferred. We invite applicants from all areas of marine biology that would complement our existing faculty expertise. Applicants with research programs focused on nekton ecology related to fishes and fisheries, sharks, or marine mammals in estuaries and the coastal zone including applied conservation and management issues are especially encouraged. The new faculty members are expected to develop viable externally funded local and regional research programs that actively involve both undergraduate and graduate students.

We seek highly motivated individuals with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education that embraces the teacher-scholar model and provides active learning experiences in classroom and field settings especially through research opportunities.

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is building upon a historic emphasis on the marine sciences. The Department of Marine Science, one of the largest departments within the University, is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary education and research. The department offers distinctive B.S. degrees in Marine Science and Marine Coastal Environmental Science, an M.S. in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies, and a Ph.D. in Marine Science – Coastal and Marine Systems Science as well as undergraduate minors in Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Coastal Geology.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of all transcripts, contact information for 3 references and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests electronically at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4585943/assistant-professor-of-marine-biology

These positions will be open until filled; however, priority review of applications will begin September 22, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.

More information is available at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4585943/assistant-professor-of-marine-biology

Assistant Professor of Marine Science – Marine biology/nekton ecology

See the full job description with application information at:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4585943/assistant-professor-of-marine-biology

These positions will be open until filled; however, priority review of applications will begin September 22, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.

Contact: Dr. Erin Burge (eburge@coastal.edu) for additional information.

Term Assistant Professor of Biology

Kenai Peninsula College is accepting applications for a Term Assistant Professor of Biology at its Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.

We are looking for a colleague who has a passion for working with students who would be those taking 300- and 400- level courses in our unique Semester by the Bay Program, as well as students just beginning their higher education studies in biology. Expected courses include: Marine Mammal Biology and lab, Advanced Skeletal Articulation, Marine Mammals of Alaska and lab, Internship in Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology and lab.

This position supports the University of Alaska bipartite mission which includes a 5-part workload with four parts teaching and one part university/community service. This position accommodates a schedule with options to teach day, evening, in-person, hybrid, and online classes. Many of the Semester by the Bay courses include experiential and field trip activities.

Professional interpersonal and communication skills are a must to thrive in an environment involving a variety of cultures, backgrounds and age levels. We prefer candidates with experience teaching biology courses, especially to a wide variety of student populations using innovative student-centered teaching practices, current teaching technologies, learning management systems (such as blackboard) and distance delivery methodology. Our preferred candidate will have significant graduate-level education in marine mammal biology, ideally in anatomy, ecology, or behavior, as well as interest supporting the health professions by teaching online A&P. You will be a productive member of a small faculty department, taking on diverse tasks such as mentoring students, planning field trips, and community service, including involvement in other professional and/or academic organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

You will need a PhD in Biology or a related field from a regionally accredited university and completed by the employment start date in August of 2024.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options and tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary based upon level of academic appointment, applicable academic preparation and experience.

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date of March 17, 2024, 11:55pm Alaska Standard Time. The search committee may choose to leave the position open but has the option to close it at any time after the review date.

Please submit your online application and electronically attach a cover letter, comprehensive vitae, *unofficial transcripts, three (3) professional references, and a philosophy of teaching statement as related to the teaching of composition.

*Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment. Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred either by institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education as determined by UAA based on a review by a foreign educational credential evaluation service and recognized by UAA.

KPC will conduct the first set of interviews on zoom. Candidates moving to in-person interviews will participate in a question and answer session, provide a 15-minute presentation showcasing a biological sciences portfolio and a 15-minute teaching presentation pertaining to a 100- and 200- biological science-related topic typically delivered in a classroom.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

We especially encourage applications from candidates who understand the diversity present in Alaska, our local community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

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This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*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.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Reports can be located for Universities: at UAA at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety/, UAF at https://www.uaf.edu/orca/compliance/security-fire.php and UAS at https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marci Lea, HR Coordinator, at mlea@alaska.edu or 907.262.0318.

https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/term-assistant-professor-of-biology-homer-alaska-united-states

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammalogy

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of
North Carolina Wilmington is accepting applications for a Marine
Mammalogist. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant
Professor level. Deadline for applications is Nov. 30, 2021. Please see the following link for full details:
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22321

Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher – Environmental Science

The British Antarctic Survey’s Artificial Intelligence Lab is looking to hire three machine learning engineers/researchers and two IT engineers. Initial focus will be to develop and deploy ML and computer vision methods to tackle some specific science challenges selected from the interdisciplinary environmental activities of the British Antarctic Survey (https://www.bas.ac.uk/science/our-research/). The three successful candidates will work in close collaboration with our partner organisations, including: The Alan Turing Institute; international research institutes; our University network; and our two Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in Earth Observation and AI for Environmental Risk. Candidates will have experience working in machine learning and/or data science. Areas which could be developed include:

Computer vision, e.g., for monitoring wildlife within satellite imagery

Probabilistic time series modelling for forecasting environmental change

Uncertainty quantification through Bayesian statistical methods

Salary: £31-49K
Apply via the BAS website, under the job vacancy

Assistant Professor of Marine Biology – Tenure Track

The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marine Biology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2018.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology, marine biology, marine science or a related field and a strong commitment to teaching and maintaining an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. We seek a marine organismal biologist who will complement strengths of existing faculty. The area of research is open but taxonomic groups of particular interest include marine tetrapods and marine phycology/botany.

Primary teaching responsibilities could include courses in the marine biology core, graduate and/or undergraduate specialty courses in an area of expertise, and introductory biology and/or human A&P.

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 12,000 students, with MS programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies, the Grice Marine Laboratory close to the downtown campus, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Information about the department is available at http://biology.cofc.edu/.

Applicants should submit electronic (.pdf) copies of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, up to three relevant publications, unofficial graduate transcript(s) (with official copies required upon hire), and names and contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gorka Sancho, search committee chair, at sanchog@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin February 4 and will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University

LSU Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor with a marine ecology focus. It is defined broadly and as such we are encouraging applicants from a variety of research backgrounds to apply. Applicants with expertise in tagging and spatial movement ecology, trophic dynamics, population and community ecology, and resource conservation biology are of interest but we are open to a broad range of focuses including marine mammal ecology and conservation.

Please feel free to contact myself or the hiring committee co-chair Dr. Steve Midway (smidway@lsu.edu<mailto:smidway@lsu.edu>) if you have specific questions. Our first review of applicants will begin on January 1st, and after this time we will be reviewing new applicants on a rolling basis. If you chose to submit an application after January 1st I would recommend contacting Dr. Midway to let him know when your application will be available for review.

In addition, please share the job ad with interested individuals in your networks and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping to spread the word.

Thank you!

Mike

Michael J. Polito, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
Louisiana State University
1239 Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Office: 225-578-9403
mpolito@lsu.edu<mailto:mpolito@lsu.edu> | lsu.edu | www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab/<http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab/>

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