Position DetailsPosition Information
Department Marine Mammal Institute (AMM)
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor: Marine Mammal Biologist
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Newport
Benefits Eligible Part-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?Job Summary The Marine Mammal Institute invites applications for a part-time (0.75 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. This position is located in Newport, Oregon.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:
https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.
This position integrates the university's research, education, and outreach mission by: providing statewide, national, and international expertise on marine mammals; conducting research in the context of basic and applied science; teaching within undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (and, potentially, other departments); raising funds to support research in response to needs identified through peer scientist meetings, funding solicitations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, conferences, workshops, and/or citizen input; and participating in donor development (as requested by the Director) to ensure the future success of the university's Marine Mammal Institute.
The Marine Mammal Institute, located in Newport, Oregon, integrates research, education, and public outreach to advance knowledge of marine mammals, train the next generation of professionals, and engage with stakeholders to ensure that these animals and their ecosystems are always healthy. Our current strengths include the ecology (molecular, foraging, spatial, trophic), behavior, conservation (genomics, human-wildlife interactions), and population dynamics of marine mammals (primarily cetaceans) globally. We conduct long-term studies along the west coast of north America and the Pacific and Atlantic Arctic, and more regionally focused research in regions scattered through the temperate and tropical Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. Our current suite of sampling and analytical tools include visual surveys, photographic identification, biologging, passive acoustic monitoring (application, detection, classification, density estimation, development of uncrewed platforms), molecular markers (genetics including environmental DNA, hormones), drones, diet analysis, marine mammal stranding response, spatial statistics (GIS, species distribution models), Bayesian approaches, advanced modeling, and deep learning.
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. 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.
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Key Responsibilities 50% Research and Scholarship20% Teaching and Advising
15% Program Administration10% Outreach, and Professional Development5% ServiceWhat You Will Need A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline;
Expertise in marine mammal science as evidenced by successful record of leading research and producing associated research products in a timely manner (e.g., publications in the peer-reviewed literature, reports and working papers; presentations at scientific conferences and workshops);
Demonstrated ability or significant potential to successfully compete for research funding to support field and laboratory programs;
Record of publication of scientific results in the peer-reviewed literature;
Demonstrated ability or significant potential to work collaboratively in diverse environments (e.g., university, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, and Tribal entities);
Demonstrated ability or significant potential in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrated experience with supervision, constructive feedback, and mentoring to staff and/or students; and
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, advising, mentoring, outreach, and public engagement, and in service to the department, MMI, the university, and the profession.
Additional Minimum/Required Qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor:
- Strong record of sustained extramural funding and publication in the peer-reviewed literature.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for Associate Professor (see the OSU FacultyHandbookfor details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have One or more years of postdoctoral research
Experience in outreach and engagement with the general public
Demonstrated impact on marine mammal conservation and management
Additional Preferred Qualifications at the rank of Associate Professor:
- Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule In addition to working in a typical office environment, this position may require field work outdoors on boats of various sizes outdoors in coastal and open ocean environments including evenings and weekends. This work can be strenuous, including lifting and extended periods of standing. This position requires travel including evenings and weekends.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/161745Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08655UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 11/13/2024
Full Consideration Date 01/03/2025
Closing Date 01/18/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 3, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Research
4) A Statement of Teaching
5) Publications
6) A Statement of how the applicant's expertise complements/diversifies existing expertise in MMI (Upload as Other Document 1)
7) A Statement of philosophy and experience pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Upload as Diversity Statement)
The anticipated starting salary range for this position based on rank will be:
- Assistant Professor: $79,650 - $117,150
- Associate Professor: $103,275 - $153,608
Letters of Reference will be requested finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact:
Lisa T. Ballance
Lisa.Ballance@oregonstate.edu
1-858-755-3816
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