Position Description
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with specialization in Pacific salmon ecology, evolution and management. The successful applicant is expected to establish a rigorous, externally funded field-based research program that considers the cultural, ecological, and economical importance of salmon across their entire range, with a particular focus on the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates who indicate the potential to engage directly with Native American tribes, management agencies, and commercial and recreational fishers; individuals who demonstrate a high likelihood of developing a successful research program within the UW’s Alaska Salmon Program, as evidenced by exceptional achievements in leading research programs at remote field sites; and candidates who can contribute to the long-standing quantitative expertise of the School’s faculty. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship and service
The initial appointment of an Assistant Professor is typically for a period of three years. Renewal for a second three-year term will be considered by the department and school/college/campus spring quarter of the second year.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position with an anticipated September 16, 2025 start date.
The University of Washington is a unique natural setting from which to base research and education. SAFS is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the University of Washington Fish Collection, field stations in southwestern Alaska, the Columbia Basin Research program, and hosts the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. For more information about current research and teaching see https://fish.uw.edu.
The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found at: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/online-benefits-orientation/faculty/)
Our School strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds, who bring a range of perspectives and life experiences, are welcomed, heard, and supported. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these efforts. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will join us to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $9,500 – $18,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing-wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance, a relocation incentive, and/or commitment of summer salary.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in a field relevant to salmon ecology, evolution, and management, by the start of the appointment. They must also show evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or potential for high-quality teaching and mentoring.
To be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor (with Tenure) rank, candidates must have achieved this rank at another institution and must have had outstanding success in research and teaching.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following information via interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/154403)
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (2 pages). Please summarize your past research, your overall approach to conducting research, how you envision your research program at SAFS, and how this aligns with the job description.
- Teaching Statement (2 pages). Please describe your past teaching experiences, teaching pedagogy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and how your teaching will complement and diversify the School’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Statement (1 page). Please describe your goals and values with regards to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), how your past and present work has contributed to a culture of DEIJ, and how you will contribute to SAFS’s ongoing efforts to become an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming academic and professional environment
- Copies (PDF) of three representative publications
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Priority will be given to applications received by October 25, 2024, and consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Mark Scheuerell, Search Committee Chair (scheuerl@uw.edu). Questions regarding disability accommodations during the application process should be directed to Manish Kala at manishk@uw.edu or 206-616-5893.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
