Organization: College of the Environment
Title: Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor
Search #: AA2272
The College of the Environment at the University of Washington seeks applications for a Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor in Wildland Fire Science. This will be a non-tenured position primarily supported on grant and contract awards. A temporary commitment of teaching dollars will be awarded for a period of three years, possibly extendable, to teach one undergraduate course in wildland fire management (ESRM 420) and one graduate course in fire ecology (CFR 535) per academic year. The remainder of the annual salary must be generated by research or other forms of self-sustaining funds. A Ph.D. is required.
Knowledge of fire science and/or wildland fire behavior and management is essential. The applicant will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in their area of specialization, which may be broadly defined: fire science, fire ecology, wildland fire management, fire-global warming implications, carbon sequestration, fuels and fire modeling, or any other related interests. Opportunities exist to develop cross-college collaborations, cross-campus collaborations, and off-campus collaborations with research partners (example: USFS Fire Laboratories in Seattle, Missoula, and Riverside) and Federal, state, and NGO organizations, ranging from local to international.
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their expertise and experience in wildland fire research, a curriculum vitae, copies of two significant publications, and contact information for three references. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to: wildland@u.washington.edu. Application review will begin January 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. The date of the appointment is flexible, but must begin within the 2008-2009 academic year.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Questions should be directed to:
Dr. Peter Schiess
Chair, Wildland Fire Science Faculty Search Committee
Phone: (206) 543-1583
Email: schiess@u.washington.edu