Hi all, Sorry for Cross-postings

We are undertaking a search for a Director of our School of Marine Science and Policy in which I participate.  Please feel free to contact me should you have questions.  Please pass on to those you may be interested.

Regards,

Jeremy

Jeremy Firestone

Associate Professor, School of Marine Sciences and Policy

Senior Research Scientist, Center for Carbon-free Power Integration

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 19716 USA

1.302.831.0228 (office)

302.831.6838 (fax)

jf@udel.edu

www.ceoe.udel.edu/windpower

carbonfree.udel.edu

http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/people/jf

Position Announcement

Director of the School of Marine Science and Policy

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment at the University of Delaware invites applications for the position of Director of the School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP). The position provides a unique opportunity to lead a premier marine organization into the coming decade. The Director is responsible for all teaching, research, and service activities within the School and reports directly to the Dean of the College. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full professor.

We seek an energetic scholar in any area of marine science or policy who has developed a nationally and internationally recognized body of scholarship with evidence of deep commitment to marine education, research, and academic leadership. Candidates should have administrative experience as a department chairperson, laboratory director, or equivalent leadership position in academia. This will include high achievement in teaching and service, as well as substantial experience in the conduct and administration of competitive research programs supported by funds from private sources, foundations, and government agencies.

The School is composed of 41 faculty members, approximately 100 graduate students, and a growing undergraduate program. The SMSP is ranked among the top institutions for marine education and research in the United States, with facilities located on the Sharp Campus at the mouth of Delaware Bay in Lewes, Delaware and on the main campus in Newark, Delaware. The 64-acre Sharp Campus features over 100,000 square feet of modern laboratory, classroom, and office space. The Director is expected to maintain an active presence at both the Sharp campus in Lewes and the main University of Delaware campus in Newark.

The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from women and from members of minority groups. More information on the College and School may be found at http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/ and http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/smsp/index.shtml. Applicants should submit a detailed statement of interest and qualifications along with curriculum vitae in electronic format, as well as contact information for at least three references. Applications and requests for information should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Patrick Gaffney, Professor of Marine Biosciences (302-645-4364; pgaffney@udel.edu). Applications must be received by 31 December 2010.