Assistant Professor of Marine Biology - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

 

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (https://www.uaf.edu/) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (9-month annual support) at the assistant professor level with a specialization in coastal marine ecology in the Department of Marine Biology based at the UAF main campus (Troth Yeddha' campus) in Fairbanks, Alaska. Applications are encouraged from individuals with strong scientific and academic backgrounds, who are committed to contributing to academic and research excellence at UAF. Successful candidates will complement the expertise of existing faculty and contribute to high quality teaching, research, and service. UAF is a federally recognized Alaska Native-serving institution that supports bridging Indigenous and Western sciences.

 

Strong candidates for this position will be expected to lead vigorous Alaska-based research programs that involve the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. Candidates will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of their expertise. We particularly encourage submissions from individuals with expertise in coastal marine ecology with a focus on either macroalgae and/or benthic invertebrates in intertidal or shallow subtidal waters. Applicants are expected to make use of our coastal lab, the https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/about-us/locations/kasitsna-bay/ in Kachemak Bay, AK, for their research and teaching. Ideally, applicants are certified scientific divers with an interest in contributing to our https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/research/scientific-diving/index.php through teaching and leadership roles within the program. The home campus for this position will be the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK.

 

UAF is Alaska's research university, America's Arctic university, and a world leader in both Arctic and environmental research. The successful applicants will enjoy opportunities for collaboration within CFOS's world-class, high-latitude research programs in marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems. The College offers a B.S. in Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, a B.A. in Fisheries, Minors in Marine Science and Fisheries, Master of Marine Policy, Master of Marine Studies and Blue MBA degree programs, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Oceanography, Marine Biology and Fisheries. Coastal facilities include the NOAA-UAF Kasitsna Bay Laboratory near Homer in Kachemak Bay, the https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/about-us/locations/seward/index.php in Resurrection Bay, and the https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/about-us/locations/juneau/ co-located with the NOAA Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute in Juneau. CFOS operates the National Science Foundation's 261-foot Global Class ice-capable research vessel https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/sikuliaq/index.php. The College has over 150 faculty, researchers and staff, more than 100 graduate students, and a growing undergraduate degree program in fisheries and ocean sciences. The Department of Marine Biology maintains a strong program that includes eight tenured or tenure-track faculty and two research faculty members.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in marine biology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field. Postdoctoral research experience, successful proposal funding, and a peer-reviewed publication record are preferred. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific diving record. Applicants must be proficient in English, have experience teaching at the university level and in mentoring students, and have a strong research and publication record. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria are required.

 

Position Details:

 

The position will be based on the Troth Yedda' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, FLSA exempt, tripartite tenure-track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary (starting pay is DOE) and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

 

This position will be open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on February 2, 2026; to ensure full consideration, you must apply by February 1, 2026 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time.

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

 

Please submit your online applications and include the following:

 

1. Cover letter

 

2. Statement of experience and approaches to research, teaching, and service/engagement

 

3. Curriculum vitae

 

4. Sample publication or creative product

 

5. Contact information for three (3) professional references (address, email, and phone number)

 

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Katrin Iken, Search Committee Chair, at 907-450 9202 or at mailto:kbiken@alaska.edu.

 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

 

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

The http://www.alaska.edu/ (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

 

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

 

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

Access to the reports is available at:

 

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

 

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6807827

 

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