Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant Professor (AY)- Tenure Track |
| Department |
SEBS-Dept Marine & Coastal Science |
| Salary |
Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (
DMCS) is seeking to hire a full time Academic Year, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with an interest in building a research and teaching program focused on evolutionary processes in the ocean and their feedbacks on Earth Systems.
Candidates should be using innovative methods to study the molecular, biochemical, and biodiversity in the ocean and their role in shaping oceanic food webs and evolutionary processes on Earth. This hire is part of cluster of excellence of faculty in the Earth systems and the responses to climate change spanning geological, ecological, and evolutionary sciences.
The successful candidate is expected to, 1.) Develop a cutting-edge, externally funded research program, 2.) Contribute to graduate/undergraduate courses in Biological Oceanography, Evolution of the Earth System, Environmental Bioinformatics, and/or Theoretical Ecology and Evolution, and 3.) Engage with outreach efforts aligned with Rutgers University-wide efforts to address climate induced changes and consequences for the trajectory of coastal ecosystems. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
22FA1440 |
| Posting Open Date |
12/05/2022 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Competitive candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Oceanography, Molecular Evolution, Geoscience, or a related science/engineering disciplines, as well as demonstrated ability to conduct research, prepare competitive grant proposals, teach at graduate and undergraduate levels, and mentor students.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Required to have a Ph.D. in Oceanography, Molecular Evolution, Geoscience, or a related science/engineering discipline. |
| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Overview |
DMCS is an internationally recognized leader in transdisciplinary research spanning science, technology development, and translation to address the needs of society.
DMCS offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Biological, Chemical and Physical Oceanography, and an experiential Masters' degree in Operational Oceanography.
DMCS is located at Rutgers-New Brunswick, which hosts one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. Our institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (
DEI), including diversifying our faculty ranks, is outlined in the Rutgers
DEI strategic plan.
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https://diversity.rutgers.edu/university-plan) |
| Statement |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from backgrounds that are under-represented in environmental science and engineering, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists or engineers to submit applications to this opportunity.
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit single PDF files containing the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Statement of research interests
4. Teaching philosophy
5. Names and contact information of three references
6. Diversity Statement (see below)
We ask all applicants to describe, in a separate statement, or in the cover letter, how their research, teaching, service, and community engagement could contribute to enhancing
DEI at Rutgers and the Department. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/186897 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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Nov 17, 2024