Assistant Professor - Fisheries Stock Assessment
William & Mary

Position Number:

F0148V

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Fisheries Stock Assessment

Unit Mission Statement:

William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal and marine sciences, educate students and the public, and provide advisory service to policy-makers, industry, and the public. We provide these services to Virginia, the nation, and the world.

The strategic sections of the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS are committed to the development of resilient systems through a focus on three grand challenges, ensuring science for stewardship of:

• Ecosystem Health: connecting physical, chemical, biological, and socioeconomic systems to address environmental and community vulnerabilities.
• Natural Resources: providing translational science for sustainable management of coastal socio-ecological systems, especially fisheries and aquaculture.
• Coastal and Ocean Processes: connecting global trends and local drivers to understand and address environmental change.

Position Summary:

William & Mary's Batten School and VIMS invite applications for a full-time (12-month), tenure-eligible, faculty position to be stationed at the VIMS campus in Gloucester Point, Virginia. Rank of Assistant Professor is preferred, but higher ranks may be considered. The position is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025.The primary responsibility of this position will be the development of a vibrant extramurally funded program that supports production of scholarly products. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to our very successful and growing academic program by teaching at least one course, Stock Assessment Methods, for graduate students or for a combination of graduate and advanced undergraduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will complement existing scholarly expertise at VIMS and the Batten School, mentor and advise graduate students, and contribute to our advisory service role.Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas (listed alphabetically):

• Development and application of novel stock assessment and modeling approaches.
• Management strategy evaluation.
• Quantitative methods supporting ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management.
• Simulation modeling.

The Batten School and VIMS are global leaders in coastal and marine science education and research with a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal and marine sciences, educate students and the public, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. The newly named Batten School at VIMS is W&M's school of marine science. It offers outstanding education and research opportunities for students who seek advanced careers in academia, government, or the private sector, including research-focused MS and PhD degrees and a professional (MA) degree. The Batten School also supports a growing undergraduate Marine Science minor, and an undergraduate BS degree program in coastal and marine sciences is anticipated to commence in Fall 2025.Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., at the time of appointment, in a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-level scholarship through innovative and impactful research.
• Experience mentoring student research or conducting collaborative research with students.
• Ability to teach a course in Stock Assessment Methods, and another course of the candidate's choosing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in science for solutions in coastal and marine systems focused on strategic priorities identified in the VIMS strategic plan.
• Expertise in one or more of the areas listed in the position description above.
• Experience translating research results into advisory service products for policy makers, industry, and/or the public.
• Experience interacting with fisheries management agencies at national and/or international levels.
• Record of external funding to support research activities.
• Postdoctoral experience in a field relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated teaching experience.
• Demonstrated student mentorship.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing inclusive and impactful teaching, mentoring, and research activities.

Conditions of Employment:

Department:

1N1100 Natural Resources

Location:

VIMS - Gloucester

Job Open Date:

11/20/2024

Review Begin Date:

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Employment Category:

Faculty

Special Application Instructions:

Applications must include 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, and 3) a candidate statement that outlines your research and teaching interests and accomplishments. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate within their classrooms and research lab in any of the aforementioned required documents. Please upload your candidate statement under applicant documents listed as "other".

Candidates will be prompted to submit the names and email addresses of three professional references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference if the candidate advances in the search.

For priority consideration, submit application materials by the review date of January 6, 2025.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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