I have heard that this position is, at least potentially, open to
social as well as natural scientists.
James W. Rote Distinguished Professorship in Marine/Coastal Science and Policy
Full Professor / Tenure-Track
Division of Science and Environmental Policy
Job #: FAC2007-125
Open until filled. Application Screening Begins:
01/11/2008
The Division of Science and Environmental Policy (SEP) at California
State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is seeking a marine/coastal
scientist with a demonstrated track record in linking science with
policy making and management. Unlike many traditional tenure-track or
tenured University positions, the successful candidate for the James
W. Rote Distinguished Professorship in Marine/Coastal Science and
Policy will have not only distinguished him/herself through scholarly
publication of scientific research, but will have also contributed
substantively to the development and/or implementation of policy in
the marine/coastal environment. The late Dr. James Rote wrote
extensively about bridging the gap between science and policy and
spent much of his career working in California State government as an
environmental policy advisor. Dr. Rote was one of the chief
architects of the visionary plan that created the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary and was a founding faculty member of
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The successful
applicant for this position will be expected to complement and extend
this legacy. SEP offers a rigorous interdisciplinary Bachelor of
Science degree with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Ecology,
Watershed Systems, and Science Education. We also offer an
interdisciplinary Masters of Science degree in Coastal and Watershed
Science & Policy. We focus on hands-on, active learning, with an
emphasis on the application of science and technology to
environmental policy and decision-making. Additional information
about the SEP program may be found at
<http://sep.csumb.edu>http://sep.csumb.edu.
The successful candidate for the Rote Professorship will work with
existing faculty and affiliated scientists to advance the application
of science and technology to marine and coastal environmental
decision-making at local, national, and global scales, including such
diverse subjects as ecosystem-based management, and coastal zone
management, and marine protected areas. The candidate will develop
and teach courses that demonstrate the linkages between marine and
coastal sciences, economics, and policy to prepare students for
careers in real-world regional and global environmental
problem-solving activities.
CSUMB is a comprehensive public university committed to serving the
diverse people of California. CSUMB welcomes applicants who are
knowledgeable about, and interested in working within, a
cross-cultural learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the local/regional community to link marine and
coastal science to environmental policy and/or environmental management.
- Conduct marine and coastal research relevant to SEP, and the local
and/or regional community, using science, policy and management
analysis tools (e.g. spatial analyses, risk assessment, informed
decision-making tools, environmental assessments, modeling, visualization).
- Teach one or more lower division undergraduate courses, as well as
one or more upper division and/or graduate courses related to marine
and coastal environmental policy, management, or economics as well as
other course(s) in candidate's specialty.
- Provide collaborative leadership to continue to improve the
undergraduate and graduate programs in SEP. This may include working
collaboratively with faculty to integrate marine and coastal policy
considerations into existing courses and/or developing new courses.
- Provide community leadership on ways to link science to management
and policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in a marine, coastal, or related scientific or policy field.
- Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and
strengthen those of existing faculty in SEP.
- Information on faculty research and teaching interests can be found
at <http://sep.csumb.edu>http://sep.csumb.edu.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring (in the formal or
informal sectors).
- Ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse
cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an
interdisciplinary environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.A. or M.S. (or equivalent experience) in resource management, or
environmental policy-related field.
- Experience in applying sophisticated technologies in teaching and
research that link science to policy and/or environmental
decision-making. Such technologies may include geospatial data
processing (particularly Geographic Information Systems),
visualization, modeling, or instrumentation for ecosystem monitoring.
- Professional experience (both above and below the coastline)
working directly with scientists, managers, and policy makers, and a
willingness to continue such interactions.
- Demonstrated ability to help students and community partners
understand how technological applications facilitate real world
policy and environmental decision-making.
- A decade or more of active involvement and leadership in the
process of developing marine and coastal policies, regulations, or
environmental decisions.
- Success in securing external funding to support research, including
undergraduate and graduate student research.
- Familiarity with and desire to conduct research applied to local
and regional scientific issues and policies.
- Success in including diverse players in the environmental policy or
decision-making process, and demonstrated ability to bring that
record of success to working with diverse communities in the Monterey
Bay region and diverse students at CSUMB.
Interested candidates are welcome and urged to contact Dr. James
Lindholm (<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED])
for detailed information about CSUMB, SEP, or the specific demands of
this position.
SALARY:
Commensurate with background and experience and CSU salary
guidelines. We also offer access to affordable campus housing,
<http://csumb.org/cehi/home.html>http://csumb.org/cehi/home.html, and
an attractive employee benefits package,
<http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf>http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2008
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must apply on-line at
<http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/>http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/.
A complete application includes the materials listed below. The
online application system currently accepts up to three documents and
a website link. Please combine documents if necessary.
- Faculty Data Sheet (online application).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A statement/essay that describes your professional leadership
experiences linking science to marine/coastal policy and/or
management; describes how you fit the qualifications listed above;
describes your ability and philosophy in working collaboratively in
an interdisciplinary environment; and describes how your background
and experience enable you to help meet the needs and goals of the
Division of Science and Environmental Policy, CSUMB, and the broader
Monterey Bay communities (the University's Vision Statement is
available at:
<https://mocha.csumb.edu/uhr/jobs/job_announce.jsp?job_number=FAC2007-125&req_id=000928/www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html>www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html).
- A statement of your Teaching Philosophy that describes your
conception of teaching and learning, how you teach, and why you teach
that way.
- List of at least four professional references, with telephone
numbers and email addresses and an explanation of your relationship
with that reference. At least two of these references must be
knowledgeable about your teaching expertise, and two references must
be knowledgeable about your experience linking science with
environmental policy.
- Other pertinent documentation such as your website.
Each document/file must be no more than 5MB (five megabytes) in file
size. Only documents/files with the following extensions can be
accepted: Microsoft Word (doc.), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text
(.rtf) or Plain Text (.txt) files. Upon offer of employment candidate
must provide original transcript as evidence of attainment of highest degree.
Should you require accommodation with the application process, please
contact Academic Personnel at the number listed below. Online data
sheets with attachments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
January 11, 2008 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Online submissions
received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the
discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property
of CSUMB and will not be returned. Please do not fax or mail a
printed version of the electronic data sheet, as it will not be accepted.
For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831)
582-3389, or California Relay Service (for Hearing Impaired) at (800)
735-2929. You may also visit the Campus Service Center in Building 47
at the corner of A Street and Sixth Avenue for computer/online
access. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
CSUMB is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
--
James Lindholm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marine Science and Policy
Division of Science and Environmental Policy
&
Director- Institute of Applied Marine Ecology
California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center, Building 53
Seaside, CA 93955
Office: 831-582-4662
Lab: 831-582-4591
Fax: 831-582-4122
Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: <http://sep.csumb.edu/iame/>http://sep.csumb.edu/iame/
