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Position Summary:
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS), a partnership between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (COS) and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida is seeking an Assistant Research Professor. Established in 2023, ECOS serves as a collaborative hub for FAU programs focused on environmental research and sustainability. It currently oversees two graduate programs (Environmental Science; Marine Science & Oceanography) and two multi-disciplinary centers (Center for Environmental Studies; Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions). The assistant research professor will be affiliated with the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Research Professor reports to the school’s director. The Assistant Research Professor leads or assists with a research program supported by grants and endowment funds. The Assistant Research Professor has a supervisory role with the director’s supervision.
Research Role
- Leads and participates in research and publications.
- Identifies and leads efforts to secure funding via grant writing and applications, focusing on external grants.
Administrative and Supervisory Role
- Identifies and assists in securing external and internal research funding, as well as grant writing and coordination of internal review board (IRB) submissions.
- Assists with the coordination and execution of the funded research budget(s).
- Leads training of personnel involved in specific research projects and programs.
- Oversees research assistants by tracking hours, coordinating projects and grant support.
Instructional Role
- The Assistant Research Professor may be involved in teaching on an occasional or voluntary basis.
More information about the College of Science can be found at: http://science.fau.edu/.
The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Public Administration by the time of appointment is required.
Salary:
To be discussed with applicant.
College or Department:
School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS)
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Full-Time
Application Deadline:
2025-03-31
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of relevant experience in the field, and (4) contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
