[Coral-List] JOB: Assistant Professor of Marine/Coastal Biology Position (Tenure Track) at the University of South Florida, Tampa

Tue Nov 7 16:55:57 UTC 2023

Hi all,

The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, Tampa is searching for an Assistant Professor of Marine/Coastal Biology (tenure track). Note that this position is distinct from the recent posting for a Professor of Instruction. Review of applicants starts on December 1st.

Here is the official link to apply: Careers (usf.edu) <https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=35459&PostingSeq=1>

The website has been having issues and doesn’t seem to load very reliably, so the entire posting is copied below. 

Thank you!

John

Job Description: Assistant Professor, Marine/Coastal Biology (Tenure Track)

Posting Details
Department: Integrative Biology / 0-1211-000
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Salary Plan: Faculty
Hiring Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary:
The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa celebrates diversity and inclusive excellence among our faculty. We seek a Marine/Coastal Biologist to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with an appointment start date of August 7, 2024. Salary is negotiable.

Research may be field- or lab-based, on any system from microbes to macrofauna or macroflora, or communities.  USF is located near diverse marine ecosystems both natural and impacted by human activities, in both tropical and subtropical climate zones, including mangroves, coastal, gulf, estuarine, and open ocean habitats; our location thus provides varied opportunities to study marine biology. Opportunities for collaboration include multiple faculty members in the department with expertise in marine biology, as well as collaborative opportunities with the College of Marine Science at the St. Petersburg campus.  See http://usf.edu/IB <http://usf.edu/IB> for information on the Department. Candidates are expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Please submit applications by Dec. 1, 2023, when review of applications will commence. We believe our future success as a department requires that we attract and retain a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All job decisions at USF are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications to be considered for this position include a Ph.D. in Marine or Coastal Biology or a related field from an accredited institution, publication in refereed scientific journals, and experience teaching undergraduate students. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications for this position include post-doctoral training in a relevant field, procurement of research funding, and demonstration of success with teaching and working with a diverse population of students. 

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number:35459
Posting Date:  10/19/2023
Posting End Date: 12/30/2023 with review of applications commencing on 12/01/2023

How To Apply 
Click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. 

Please submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV, (3) a statement of current and future research directions up to five pages long, including a strategy for establishing an independent, externally funded research program, (4) a teaching statement up to three pages long, describing teaching experience and approach, and demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students, (5) up to three pdfs of selected publications, and (6) names and contact information of at least three references. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM. 

Only online applications are accepted for this position. Click here <http://www.usf.edu/employment> for additional tutorial information.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request at usf.edu <mailto:HR-ADA-Request at usf.edu>.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. For disability accommodations, contact Karissa Valine-Plaza at kvalineplaza at usf.edu <mailto:kvalineplaza at usf.edu>, a minimum of five working days in advance.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online <https://www.usf.edu/title-ix/gethelp/file-a-report.aspx> or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement. <https://cloud.usf.edu/human-resources/resources/showfile/1/88>

Federal Rights
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) <https://usfweb.usf.edu/human-resources/resources/showfile/1/32> and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) <https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf>.

Work Location 
Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus <http://www.usf.edu/about-usf/visit-usf.aspx>

About USF 
The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries.  For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu <http://www.usf.edu/>

Working at USF 
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here. <https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/index.aspx>