Description
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a specialization in freshwater ecology. The successful applicant is expected to establish a collaborative, externally funded, and nationally recognized research program and to contribute to the teaching mission of the School through innovative classroom teaching and effective mentorship of undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship and service.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position with an anticipated September 16, 2025 start date. The initial appointment of an Assistant Professor is typically for a period of three years. Renewal for a second three-year term will be considered by the department and school/college/campus spring quarter of the second year
The University of Washington is a unique natural setting from which to base research and education. SAFS is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the University of Washington Fish Collection, field stations in southwestern Alaska, the Columbia Basin Research program, and hosts the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found at: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/online-benefits-orientation/faculty/). For more information about current research and teaching programs in freshwater sciences at UW, see https://fish.uw.edu, https://futurerivers.uw.edu/, https://www.ce.washington.edu/, and https://sefs.uw.edu/.
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. 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.
