Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Fisheries

The University of Maryland is hiring an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Fisheries for a tenure-track position in Princess Anne, MD. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research in fisheries science, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in marine ecology. The position offers opportunities for impactful research and collaboration within the department and university.
About the position

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with a specialization in coastal or pelagic fisheries. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position that involves both teaching and research responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contributing to the Environmental Science/Marine Science undergraduate program and the graduate programs in Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences (MEES) and Toxicology. The new faculty member will also engage in research that enhances the department's existing strengths and fosters collaborative projects with colleagues across the university. A key aspect of this role will be mentoring students, particularly those involved in the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC). The teaching responsibilities may encompass a variety of subjects, including but not limited to the biology of fishes, fisheries science, marine ecology, and biostatistics. The new professor will have the opportunity to develop graduate courses in their area of expertise. Research opportunities are abundant, with potential areas of focus including marine fish population dynamics, fish biogeography, habitat characterization and restoration, spatial analysis, land-water linkages, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. The successful candidate will have access to the Paul Sarbanes Coastal Ecology Laboratory and resources from NOAA LMRCSC, providing a robust platform for impactful research and collaboration.

Responsibilities
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
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• Conduct research in his/her field of expertise.
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• Recruit and mentor graduate students.
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• Publish in scholarly journals.
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• Secure funding from various agencies to support his or her research.
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• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Ph.D. in fisheries science, oceanography, marine biology, biology, zoology, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
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• Demonstrated experience in marine fish ecology, population dynamics/quantitative ecology or population genetics.

Nice-to-haves
• A record of scholarship as evidenced by publications and/or external funding activities.
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• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Benefits