[SEMCO] Director sought for Coastal Resources Center at University of Rhode Island

[Jbrodeur@whoi.edu]

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> Associate or Full Professor to serve as Director of the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center
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> The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO, http://www.gso.uri.edu/ <http://www.gso.uri.edu/>) at the University of Rhode Island is seeking applications for a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Coastal Resources Center (CRC, http://www.crc.uri.edu <http://www.crc.uri.edu/>). This
> faculty position will be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of
> September 2017.
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> Position Description
> Challenges facing coastal communities and ecosystems are increasing rapidly as
> pressures resulting from human activities continue to build (e.g. sea level rise,
> unsustainable fishing practices, coastal erosion, seawater inundation). Therefore, GSO is looking to grow our leadership in the use of science to inform coastal and marine development, policy, and management. We seek a dynamic scholar that will lead the CRC in efforts to provide sustainable solutions. We are looking for a bold visionary with a passion for coastal communities and ecosystems and respect for the role that science plays in informing management decisions. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, design, and obtain funding for programs that support the CRC mission. The director will develop a long-term vision for CRC and enhance its position as a national and international leader. In addition, the director will be responsible for the strategic planning of CRC personnel and budget (currently ~$8 - 10M per year). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to GSO's academic mission through teaching courses, conducting research and advising graduate students.
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> We invite applicants with a strong commitment to leading the CRC while engaging GSO through research and incorporating CRC work into our curriculum.
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> Graduate School of Oceanography-URI
> On the shore of picturesque Narragansett Bay, GSO has a global reputation for excellence in marine research, teaching, outreach, and exploration of the world's oceans and coasts.
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> Currently, the institution has more than 40 faculty and research scientists, over 60
> graduate students, and 150 professional, technical and support staff. The mission of GSO is to prepare the next generation of world-class marine and coastal scientists, contribute relevant research at the leading edge of science, to effectively transfer the science to managers and policy-makers, and to provide education and outreach to diverse audiences around the world.
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> Coastal Resources Center
> Founded in 1971, the CRC's mission is to promote coastal stewardship worldwide using the best available science and management practices for the long-term economic, social and environmental well-being of the planet. CRC is an innovator, leader, and champion for the integration of human and socio-economic aspects into coastal and marine issues such as climate change, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal and ocean planning, and marine conservation. CRC has over 45 years of experience in the design and delivery of coastal/marine ecosystem governance initiatives including more than 20 major (multiyear, multi-million dollar) projects and hundreds of related initiatives in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States totaling over $150 million. For example, CRC partnered with the State of Rhode Island to create the Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan, which is resulting in 17,000 households receiving clean energy from the country's first offshore windfarm. CRC is also helping the countries of Ghana, Malawi, The Gambia, and Senegal redefine their fisheries laws and policies and suggest new ways forward by providing technical training and using an issues-driven approach to decentralized fisheries management. CRC is an internationally recognized leader in individual and organizational capacity development and has over the years strengthened the capacity of thousands of individuals from over 50 countries. CRC serves as the outreach and extension arm of Rhode Island Sea Grant.
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> Application Deadline
> This is an open until filled search. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 1, 2017. Second consideration may be given to applications received by March 1, 2017.
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> Applications must be completed online at the URI Human Resources webpage: Posting number F00023 https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/2043 <https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/2043>
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