The Department of Biological Sciences (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/biology) at the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Alaska Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of landscape ecology / landscape hydrology to complement existing strengths in interdisciplinary and social-ecological systems research on the UAA Campus beginning August 2013. This is an EPSCoR-supported position with an emphasis on research work on the Alaska ACE (Alaska Adapting to Changing Environments) program (http://www.alaska.edu/epscor) – the EPSCoR program is supporting the hire of three new, coordinated positions at the University of Alaska Anchorage in the areas of landscape ecology/hydrology, information visualization, and systems modeling with the expectation of providing a cluster of expertise that enhances interdisciplinary research.. The successful candidate will be involved in interdisciplinary research supporting the Alaska EPSCoR ACE program, and form the nucleus of faculty in the EPSCoR supported Center for Adaptation of Northern Social Ecological Systems. The expected Workload per semester for the first four years is 20% Teaching (1 three credit course per semester), 20% Service, and 60% Research. Teaching assignments could include areas of ecology, ecohydrology, hydrology, landscape ecology, social-ecological systems, or spatial analysis.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences and Natural Sciences – serving over 500 majors, a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences – serving 30 candidates, and a Ph.D. degree cooperatively through University of Alaska Fairbanks – serving 10 candidates.
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is the largest of the three main campuses of the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 20,000 students. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, with an ethnically diverse population of 290,000, offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theatre, art events, and varied restaurants. Set between snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty.
Review of applications begins April 22, 2013.
The Department seeks candidates dedicated to equity and diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities.
UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution. Applicant must be eligible for employment under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and subsequent amendments. Your application for employment with UAA is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
To apply and for complete details, please refer to www.uakjobs.com regarding the online application process. Posting #0066156, PCN 301290. The direct link to this job posting is:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=80364
Questions or inquiries may be directed to:
Christine Mattingley
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, CPISB 101N
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
cdmattingley@uaa.alaska.edu