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Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Processes

Employer
University of Delaware
Location
Lewes, Delaware
Closing date
Dec 29, 2022

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Discipline
Ocean Science
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
Negotiable
Sector Type
Academia

University of Delaware

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html


Job No: 499418
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Lewes
Categories: School of Marine Science & Policy, Full Time


Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor, Coast Processes

School of Marine Science and Policy

University of Delaware

The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) seeks to hire a marine scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor focused on coastal/geological processes with research interests in tidal wetlands, beaches, estuaries, or marine coastal environments. Specific areas of interest may include ecogeomorphology, sediment transport, coastal hazards and coastal resiliency. Preferred candidates would apply field observations and/or laboratory analyses to examine coastal processes.

The successful candidate will be based in Lewes, DE and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of SMSP by teaching courses in their area of expertise as well as general oceanography and field-oriented courses. Candidates may be considered for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a robust independent and externally funded research program, support graduate students, and contribute to interdisciplinary research activities and service missions of SMSP. SMSP offers graduate programs in Oceanography, Physical Ocean Science & Engineering, Marine Biosciences, Marine Policy, and Environmental Economics as well as an undergraduate major in Marine Science. SMSP is situated both on the main campus in Newark and the coastal campus in Lewes, which together offer convenient access to a variety of coastal, estuarine and salt marsh environments in the Mid-Atlantic region. SMSP has active seagoing facilities from small boats to regional class vessels with immediate access to coastal and estuarine environments.

A PhD (or equivalent) is required in earth or marine science, geology, ecology, coastal processes or other related fields. Successful candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence in research and a dedicated interest in high quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references and statements of research, teaching and diversity. Inquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Professor Jennifer Biddle (jfbiddle@udel.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, a start-up package and modern laboratory space is available.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer with diversity as one of its core values. The University of Delaware recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusive excellence in supporting our academic mission and enriching the experience of our employees. We are committed to attracting candidates with varying identities and backgrounds, who can teach or mentor a diverse student population and who can address diversity and equity in research and teaching. We strongly encourage applications from scholars from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to, and opportunity in, its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, and supports work-life balance through our family-friendly policies. The University is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant focused on enhancing the climate of the University for women STEM faculty. For more information go to http://sites.udel.edu/advance/The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.htm

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The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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