Faculty Position in Coastal Environments
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Diego, CA

Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego (http://sio.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. SIO is a world renowned center of marine research with approximately 200 principal investigators leading research programs on all aspects of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences.

Coastal Ecology #10-440: We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in the biology and ecology of the coastal environment.  Areas of interest broadly include the interactions of marine organisms with one another and with their physical and chemical environment.  Research topics may include the ecology of benthic and pelagic organisms, ecological processes and regulatory mechanisms, population recruitment and connectivity, response to habitat changes and disruptions, bio(geo)chemistry and genomic adaptation. Research programs that integrate observational, experimental and modeling approaches in the field and laboratory are encouraged.
All successful candidates will be expected to teach classes, supervise research at both the graduate and undergraduate level and contribute to leadership on issues of equity and diversity. The positions require a PhD degree and a competitive record of publication, as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program consistent with the opportunity to have done so at this career level. The successful candidates will also have demonstrated the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, or for junior scholars to have the potential thereof. The department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Our preference is for hiring at the level of assistant professor for all positions, however appointments at all ranks may also be considered. Salary will depend on the experience of the successful applicant and will be based on the UCSD pay scales. Completed applications received by October 15, 2012 will be assured of consideration. Each position requires separate submission. All applications and related materials must be submitted electronically via Academic Personnel On-Line RECRUIT at: (https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu). Emailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants should provide a current CV, cover letter including descriptions of their teaching experience, research interests, state if authorized to work in the U.S., and the names of three potential referees, along with their complete institution address, email address, phone and fax numbers, and a separate personal statement summarizing past or potential contributions to diversity (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp and http://sio.ucsd.edu/Diversity/ for further information). Questions about submission of applications may be addressed to Leslie Costi, (lcosti@ucsd.edu).

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.