Department of Natural Sciences

Resumes are being accepted for a full-time, twelve month, non-tenure track faculty position in resource /fisheries beginning June, 2012. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. interdisciplinary programs in Marine-Estuarine Environmental Science (MEES) and a Professional Science Master's degree in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics. The Department hosts the Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) funded by NOAA and the Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) -Center for the Integrated Study of Coastal Ecosystem Processes and Dynamics funded by NSF.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement a strong, collaborative research program in fisheries/resource economics involving undergraduate and graduate students supported by external grants; serve on thesis/dissertation committees; and teach on fisheries/resource economics or related course each semester. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in resource, fisheries economics or closely related discipline required. The candidate must have the potential for long term significant scholarly research. Experience in acquiring external grant funds is desired. Ability to get along with others required. Note: Individuals with degrees outside of the US may be subject to verification at the expense of the candidate.

Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified applicants should send letter of application, resume, statement of teaching, research interests, and have three letters of current, professional recommendation sent directly by reference to:

Department of Human Resources
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
E-mail: mvames@umes.edu

 
UMES is an EEO/AA employer. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.