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Lecturer – Marine Sciences
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer with expertise in marine vertebrates including marine mammals to support our Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Marine Vertebrate Biology, Marine Sciences, and Environmental Studies.  This is a 10-month academic year appointment, with renewal after the first year pending satisfactory performance and the availability of funds, to work on both the Stony Brook and Stony Brook Southampton campuses.  Applicants must have some teaching experience at the college level and should have a doctorate in Marine Science or a related field at the time of appointment (by September, 2011).  Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in undergraduate teaching, experience in mentoring undergraduate research, and experience with course and curricular development. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The initial review of applications will begin mid-April, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
 
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University (somas.stonybrook.edu) is the State University of New York's center for marine and atmospheric research, education, and public service. The Stony Brook Southampton campus is located on Shinnecock Bay and features a water-front marine laboratory (http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/facilities/marine_station.html) including labs with flowing seawater to hold marine animals and fleet of vessels, all of which are available for teaching and research purposes.

Those interested in this position should submit a State employment application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in one document (electronic submission of materials is strongly preferred), via www.stonybrook.edu/jobs, Category A, JOBS Reference #F-6711-11-02.  Alternatively, please submit materials to Dr. Christopher Gobler, Search Chair, School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, 145 Discovery Hall, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY  11794-5000.  For a full position description, application procedures, or to apply online, visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (Ref. #F-6711-11-02.)