Assistant Professor of Geological Oceanography - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Position Description

Assistant Professor of Geological Oceanography - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences The Oceanography Department of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/ at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (https://www.uaf.edu/uaf/) seeks applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Geological Oceanography. This position comes with 9-months annual support from the State of Alaska. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Oceanography Department works globally with emphasis on understanding the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans and their bordering seas. We invite applicants who will further the mission of the Department and College by complementing our existing research programs and course offerings. Applications are especially encouraged from sea-going scientists. All geological oceanographers are encouraged to apply; we are particularly interested in those with expertise in active processes of geochemistry, sediment dynamics, or related fields. https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4793591&targetURL=https://www.uaf.edu/uaf/ is Alaska's research university, America's Arctic university and a world leader in both Arctic and climate-change research. The successful applicant will enjoy opportunities for collaboration across https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4793591&targetURL=https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/ and UAF's many world-class, high-latitude research programs including advanced analytical facilities. Particularly relevant to this position is the ice-capable, Global-Class UNOLS ship R/V https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/sikuliaq/index.php, which is home ported in Seward, AK and operated by CFOS. Faculty in the Oceanography Department are active users of Sikuliaq . CFOS offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Oceanography, Marine Biology and Fisheries, as well as a B.S. in Fisheries and Marine Sciences, a B.A. in Fisheries, Minors in Marine Science and Fisheries, Master of Marine Policy, Master of Marine Studies, and Blue MBA degree programs. CFOS has over 150 faculty, researchers, and staff based throughout Alaska, more than 140 graduate students engaged in thesis research in Alaska waters and throughout the world, and a growing undergraduate degree program with over 160 students. CFOS is the second largest research unit in the University of Alaska system by budget. Further information on CFOS may be found in the https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/about-us/cfos-publications/index.php. To thrive in this role, candidates must have the ability to teach the graduate core course in Geological Oceanography and courses for the graduate and undergraduate academic programs. They must also have the ability to develop a robust externally-funded research program and demonstrate a strong research and publication record appropriate to a candidate's experience and date of degree. Candidates will be expected to undertake public and University service activities. Experience in post-doctoral research, teaching, and effectively mentoring a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students are all highly desirable.