[MARMAM] Post of a Faculty position at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Jim Harvey
jharvey at mlml.calstate.edu
Wed Jun 26 18:06:46 PDT 2013
Marmam: I am not a member of the listserv but would like to post this
job announcement for a tenure-track faculty position at Moss Landing
Marine Laboratories in the discipline of Marine Vertebrate Ecology.
Thank you for your help, Jim
San José State University
San José, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval
MARINE VERTEBRATE ECOLOGIST
MOSS LANDING MARINE LABORATORIES
Job Opening ID (JOID): 22652
Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) is seeking well-qualified
applicants for a tenure-track position to provide quality
undergraduate and graduate instruction, and to pursue a vigorous
research program in the general area of Marine Vertebrate Ecology.
Specific disciplinary focus areas may include, but are not limited to,
the ecology of sea birds, marine reptiles, marine mammals,
quantitative methods, physiology, and toxicology.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to quality
instruction and record of a vigorous research program that can involve
graduate students. A Ph.D. is required. Applicants should have
awareness of, and sensitivity to, the educational goals of a
multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural
study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.
Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include courses in marine turtles, birds,
and mammals; statistics/quantitative methods; and specific areas of
expertise. Due to the remote location of MLML, the candidate will not
ordinarily serve on College or University level committees at SJSU,
yet will be expected contribute to faculty meetings that serve as the
main MLML institutional-decision making body; to serve on departmental
committees that make and administer policy for space, curriculum, and
RTP, among others; and contribute service to the MLML Board of
Governors. Candidates are expected to attend and assist with
laboratory-sponsored events, and lend support during promotional
events (Open House, fundraising, etc.). Faculty members represent the
institution and are expected to conduct themselves professionally in
all external interactions and be collegial and supportive of other
faculty members, staff, and students. Candidate must address the needs
of a student population of great diversity, in age, cultural
background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation,
through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. The
candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous
extramurally funded research program involving MS students.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 19, 2014
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to
work in the United States.
Application Procedures:
For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research interests, and
at least three references by August 23, 2013 to:
Dr. Michael Graham
Chair of Faculty Search Committee
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Moss Landing Marine Labs, a consortium of seven California State
University campuses and administered by San José State University, is
located on Monterey Bay. MLML, a fully equipped marine operations
department, is one of the most active in the nation. The faculty
emphasis is on integration of mentoring, teaching, and research, and
the excellent facilities and staff combine to make this one of the
best programs for a Master’s degree in marine science in the United
States. Since its establishment in 1966, MLML and its leading
scientists have contributed significantly to the advancement of the
field of marine science, both in Monterey Bay and worldwide. MLML
offers undergraduate courses but is primarily a graduate institution
for Consortia students seeking a Master of Science degree in marine
science. Visit MLML’s website for further information: www.mlml.calstate.edu
San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public
higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San
Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Population 945,000), hub of the
world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development
center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and
cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus
California State University system, San José State University enrolls
approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are
members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing
the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the
community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to
nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status,
pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with
applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU
students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and
activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with
disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State
University employees are considered mandated reporters under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to
comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as
a condition of employment.
Jim Harvey
jharvey at mlml.calstate.edu
Director
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Rd.
Moss Landing, CA 95039
(831) 771-4402 (Director's Office
(831) 632-4403 FAX
(831) 771-4400 Main Office
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