Faculty position in Physical Oceanography at UC Santa Cruz

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Dear All,

The Ocean Sciences Department UC Santa Cruz is searching for a physical oceanographer. Details about the position description can be found at http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment ... 404-17.pdf

Review of Applicants will begin on December 16, 2016.

Regards,
Chris

The Ocean Sciences Department of the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Physical Oceanography. We seek a physical oceanographer with a research focus on physical processes within the ocean and ocean dynamics. Preferred areas of interest include modeling of coastal problems such as coastal upwelling, cross-shelf transport, shelf/slope exchange, and eastern boundary current processes, although candidates with a broader range of interests will also be considered. Experience with and interest in interdisciplinary problems such as physical influences on ocean biology, biogeochemistry or fisheries, on event or climate-related time-scales, is desirable. This position is part of a cluster hire in support of the new Environmental Sciences undergraduate program at UCSC and our growing interdisciplinary research focus on coastal science and policy. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program that complements existing activities within the department. Candidates must be seriously committed to teaching general ocean sciences courses as well as specialty courses in their field of expertise. Teaching responsibilities will require this individual to have considerable breadth in physical oceanography. We are especially interested in applicants who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the UCSC academic community through research, teaching, and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, academic year (9-month) basis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Physical Oceanography, Ocean Sciences, or a related discipline expected to be conferred by June 30, 2017.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A demonstrated record of research excellence and outstanding promise as a teacher and mentor.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2017, with academic year beginning September 2017. Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2017 for employment beyond that date.

TO APPLY: Applications are to be submitted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system and must include: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of planned research activities, a statement of teaching interests, three current confidential reference letters (submitted directly by your referees or dossier service)*, and one to three samples of published materials. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Documents must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00404 Refer to Position #JPF00404-17 in all correspondence.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm

CLOSING DATE: Review of Applicants will begin on December 16, 2016. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than June 30, 2017.

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