Assistant Professor – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in San Diego seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to lead innovative research in air-sea interactions or geophysical fluid dynamics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity through teaching and mentoring. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a renowned academic environment with a focus on developing a funded research program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in physical processes at the air-sea interface.
• Strong potential for developing an externally funded research program.
• History of mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vigorous research program in oceanography.
• Complement existing expertise at SIO and UC San Diego.
• Contribute to teaching Physical Oceanography curricula.

Skills

Research program development

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physical oceanography or relevant field

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO – Air-Sea Interactions or Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego invites applications for the faculty position described below. We seek an outstanding scientist/educator to establish a vigorous research program and provide intellectual leadership in their field while complementing existing expertise at SIO and other UC San Diego departments. SIO is a world-renowned center of oceanographic, atmospheric, biological, and solid earth research with approximately 200 principal investigators leading research programs. SIO is part of the University of California, San Diego, which is one of the top research universities in the world. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to inclusive excellence by providing leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

We seek outstanding candidates for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position pursuing innovative research activities in one or both of the following areas: (i) physical processes occurring at the air-sea interface, with a demonstrated expertise in sea-going observations preferred; and (ii) geophysical fluid dynamics and other theoretical research related to oceanic phenomena. Both of these areas have been identified as high-priority long-term needs for the SIO Physical Oceanography faculty. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong extramurally supported research program that complements existing physical oceanography research at SIO. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to teaching the Physical Oceanography curricula for graduate and undergraduate students.

For full consideration, please apply by December 31, 2019 at:

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physical oceanography or a relevant field is required at the time of appointment. Strong potential for development of a vigorous, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program and associated scholarly impact, together with evidence of service and broader contributions to diversity, leadership activities, and other items that will contribute positively to departmental welfare are preferred. In addition, documentation of strong interest and any history of achievement in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs is requested. Salary will be consistent with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and with University of California pay scales.

UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

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