Assistant or Associate Professor (Marine Mammal Science)
(Posted 12/12/2024)

Target Audience(s): Graduate Student
Postdoctoral
Faculty


Institution: Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute

Institutional Web Link: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/161905

Position Description: The major focus of this position is to discover and disseminate new information through development of an innovative research program to better understand marine mammals and related ecosystem, conservation, and management issues. Annually teach one 3 (or more)-credit undergraduate, graduate, or slash course. Advise, direct and support graduate students.
Areas of expertise can include but are not limited to physiology, population biology, life history, conservation biology, ecology, human dimensions, and development of science-based solutions to mitigate anthropogenic impacts. Taxonomic focus can include all species of marine mammals including pinnipeds, sea otters, cetaceans, sirenians, and polar bears; geographic focus can be local, regional, or global, including polar regions. Development and application of novel equipment, field and laboratory techniques, experimental designs, and/or analytical methods is desired.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration, expertise that complements and diversifies existing strengths within the Marine Mammal Institute, and a demonstrative commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.


Position Type: Permanent Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Marine Mammal Science.
The appointment percentage for this position is expected to be full-time (1.00 FTE) by obtaining grant and contract funds to cover the remaining .25 FTE appointment salary dollars. Key components include: Research and Scholarship (50%), Teaching and Advising (20%), Program Administration (15%), Outreach and Professional Development (10%), Service (5%). For full consideration, apply by 3 January 2025. For a complete position description and application instructions, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/161905.


Application Closing Date: 01/03/2025