The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS; http://fish.washington.edu) at the University of Washington (UW) is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) faculty member in the Without Tenure (WOT) track at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank who conducts research on marine top predators such as marine mammals, seabirds, and large fishes. The position has a 12-month service period, and will be supported by three months of salary annually from the University of Washington combined with research grants obtained by the successful candidate. The duration of the position depends on the rank at which it is filled: term for Assistant Professors, and continuous for Associate or Full Professors commensurate with experience and qualifications. All UW faculty engage in research, teaching, mentorship, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with external partners including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and tribal governments. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill our commitment to inclusion, and to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s distinctive educational objectives, which include interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. The University of Washington has 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 UW Fish Collection, and field stations in the San Juan Islands and southwestern Alaska. SAFS is a dedicated team of educators, enabling our students to successfully explore and interpret the rich array of disciplines and perspectives contained within the aquatic and fishery sciences. 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/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/BAAG-Faculty-9.... Qualifications A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent is required. Application Instructions Candidates should submit their application to https://apply.interfolio.com/55339 including the following information: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies including experience with and commitment to diverse audiences and inclusive approaches (4 pages maximum), 3) copies (PDF) of three representative publications, and 4) names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants should describe how they expect their research, teaching, and mentorship will enhance collaborative, interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and across other disciplines within the College of the Environment and the UW. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2018, and consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Trevor Branch, Search Committee Chair (tbranch@uw.edu). Questions regarding potential disability accommodations during the application process should be directed to Katie Effert at keffert@uw.edu or 206-685-6083. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/55339 -- Richard C. and Lois M. Worthington Endowed Professor in Fisheries Management, School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, University of Washington Twitter: @TrevorABranch @BlueWhaleNews; http://fish.washington.edu/people/branch/ Barnett LAK, Branch TA, Ranasinghe RA, Essington TE (2017) Old-growth fishes become scarce under fishing. Current Biology 27:2843-2848 Anderson SC, Branch TA, Cooper AB, Dulvy NK (2017) Black-swan events in animal populations. PNAS 114:3252-3257 Rudd MB, Branch TA (2017) Does unreported catch lead to overfishing? Fish and Fisheries 18:313-323