Ocean Acoustics - Assistant Professor (AY 23/24)

San Diego, CA, United States

Position overview

Position title:

Assistant Professor - AY

Salary range:

The salary range for this position is $74,100-$88,200. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: June 1, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

FACULTY POSITION AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UCSD - Ocean Acoustics

Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California San Diego (http://scripps.ucsd.edu) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position with a research focus on ocean acoustics. Of interest are all aspects of acoustics in the ocean including but not limited to: marine physics and the measurement of sound propagation underwater including interaction with the boundaries, the sources and spatial/temporal structure of ambient sound, the application of innovative computational approaches to acoustic data collected at-sea, and acoustic sensing technology development. The successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the SIO Department. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated skill sets and experiences that prepare them to develop and maintain an innovative sea-going research program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated teaching excellence, and/or leadership, meaningful engagement in student mentorship and commitment to student development in both undergraduate and graduate students.

We seek a motivated, broad-thinking scientist-educator to establish a vigorous research program and provide intellectual leadership in their field while complementing existing expertise at SIO and other UC San Diego departments. SIO is a world-renowned center of marine research with approximately 200 principal investigators leading research programs on all aspects of ocean, earth, biological, and atmospheric sciences. SIO is part of UC San Diego, which is one of the top research universities in the world. We are committed to academic excellence and dedicated to advancing belonging, equity, justice, and accessibility for all who are or wish to be members of our community. Information about SIO's ongoing diversity efforts may be found here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/diversity. The department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and service towards building an equitable, just, accessible, and diverse scholarly environment.

We intend to fill one position, at either the Assistant or Associate/Full level. Applications at all levels will be given full consideration. Each position requires a separate application submission. Applicants who are competitive at both ranks are encouraged to apply at both the Assistant and Associate/Full level. The Associate/Full position is found at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03627

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The position requires a PhD in Oceanography, Physics, Engineering or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated skill sets and experiences that prepare them to develop and maintain an innovative sea-going research program .

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

Optional Covid-19 pandemic statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.

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Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03625

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA

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