As seen in the 29 January issue of Science:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MARINE ICHTHYOLOGIST/FISH BIOLOGIST

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and San José State University



Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and San José State University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning 23 August 2010. We are seeking a marine scientist with broad interests in fish biology with an emphasis on the ecology of marine fishes. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to quality instruction and will be expected to pursue a vigorous research program involving Master's of Science (M.S.) students. A Ph.D. is required. Instructional duties will include teaching ichthyology, marine ecology (team taught), population biology, and other courses in the applicant's area of expertise. We also expect the successful candidate will develop an active research program using extramural funding to support their own research and that of their graduate students. Applicant should have an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.



MLML, located in a new laboratory on Monterey Bay, is operated by a consortium of California State University campuses (Fresno, Hayward, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Francisco, San José, and Stanislaus). MLML offers undergraduate courses but is primarily a graduate institution for Consortia students seeking a Master of Science degree in marine science. The faculty appointment is through San José State University, but the successful candidate will be in residence at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. For further information about MLML, visit website:http://www.mlml.calstate.edu.



Application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, statement of research interests, and names and contacts for three references. For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by March 15, 2010, to: Dr. James T. Harvey, Chair of Ichthyology Search Committee, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID: 13750) on all correspondence.



SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual.