Job Record #1112 | |
Title | Marine Conservation Biologist |
Category | Job in Academia |
Employer | Florida Gulf Coast University |
Location | United States, Florida, Fort Myers |
International | Yes, international applications are welcome |
Closure Date | * None * |
Description: | |
The Water School at FGCU (https://www.fgcu.edu/thewaterschool/) is hiring 9 faculty for Fall 2023 across a range of disciplines related to water and the environment. The Water School is an interdisciplinary enterprise that brings together faculty from five colleges and schools representing 15 departments to focus on the environmental, economic, and human dimensions of coastal resilience, ecosystem integrity, health and wellbeing, and restoration and remediation. The Water School encourages nominations for and applications from qualified individuals with research and teaching interests in Marine Conservation Biology. This Eminent Scholar position offers a highly competitive salary and generous start up package, including recurring funding to support scholarship activities. The successful candidate is expected to address pressing management issues in the region such as the degradation and loss of essential offshore and nearshore habitats. Areas of specific teaching and research interests might include connecting socioeconomics to restoration decisions, integrating the use of comprehensive ecosystem plans in conservation and management, or evaluating changes in marine ecosystem services as a result of climate change. Applicants will be expected to collaborate with faculty members within The Water School and work with coastal resource managers and decision-makers, community stakeholders, and restoration practitioners to advance recommendations for marine resource conservation or restoration. Because this appointment will be made at the rank of Professor and Eminent scholar, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of collaboration with other scholars and especially the mentorship of junior faculty in the development of their own research agendas. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Conservation Biology, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. Evidence of an excellent scholarly record (publications and funding) related to marine conservation biology. Must meet university criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate/Full Professor. Preferred Qualifications Strong research agenda and excellent research productivity in the field of marine conversation biology. Preferred candidates are those whose research and teaching experience and interests align with the programs and mission of The Water School. Interdisciplinary teaching and research perspective with well-defined research goals. Willingness to engage in service opportunities commensurate with career maturity. |
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Contact Information: | |
Please mention the Coastal & Ocean Engineering Jobs Database, record #1112 when responding to this ad. | |
Name | Felix Jose |
fjose@fgcu.edu | |
Email Application | No |
Phone | 2395901879 |
Fax | 2395907200 |
URL | https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/jobs/details/ |
Address | The water School 10501 FGCU Blvd South Fort Myers, FL 33965 |
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Last Modified | 20:53:18, Thursday, October 27, 2022 |