Associate or Full Professor in Applied Organismal Biology Aquaculture and Executive Director of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center
Associate or Full Professor in Applied Organismal Biology Aquaculture and Executive Director of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center
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Job Description
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington seeks to fill a tenured position at the Associate or Professor level with specialization in applied organismal biology and aquaculture with an administrative appointment as Executive Director of Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC). WRAC is one of five regional aquaculture centers in the U.S. supported by the USDAs National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The College has hosted WRAC since the inception of the national Regional Aquaculture Center program in 1986
The successful applicant will devote 50 of their effort to serving as Executive Director of WRAC and 50 to duties as UW faculty. The primary duty of the Executive Director is to support WRACs Board of Directors and committees in the processes associated with the selection and management of regional aquaculture research and outreach projects by investigators within the 12 western states (AK AZ CA CO ID MT NM NV OR UT WA WY). The successful candidate will be expected to administer programs including staff supervision and partnering with a diverse community of stakeholders.The director will be expected to work effectively with USDA staff and interact with relevant state agencies through both oral and written communication.
The successful applicant is expected to establish a collaborative externally funded and nationally recognized research program in applied organismal biology and other fields with applications to aquaculture that align with both WRAC and the Schools priorities in research and teaching. Research areas that align with both WRAC and SAFS include: shellfish and fish diseases impacts and mitigation of harmful algal blooms applied aquatic animal physiology applied genetics and genomics climate resilience invasive species and environmental sustainability of aquaculture practices. In addition the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching mission of the school through innovative classroom teaching and effective mentorship of undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs.
Our School strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds who bring a range of perspectives and life experiences are welcomed heard and supported. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these efforts. We seek applications from underrepresented groups. In all aspects of this position the candidate will join us to promote a diverse inclusive and equitable environment for students faculty staff and the public.
The successful applicant will be appointed as a tenured professor in the School. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research/scholarship and service. The Associate Professor / Professor appointment is a tenured ninemonth fulltime 100 FTE) indefinite position. The WRAC Executive Director appointment is renewable at the discretion of the Dean of the College of the Environment and the WRAC Board of Directors. The anticipated start date is September 16 2025.All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research/scholarship and service.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $9500$22000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance a relocation incentive and/or commitment of summer salary. Two months of summer salary are provided annually while serving as WRAC Executive Director.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivlant) in a relevant field a track record of research and scholarship in applied organismal biology and aquaculturein at least one of the following areas that align with both WRAC and SAFS: shellfish and fish diseases impacts and mitigation of harmful algal blooms applied aquatic animal physiology applied genetics and genomics climate resilience invasive species and environmental sustainability of aquaculture practices. They must also show evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or potential for highquality teaching and mentoring.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
