The University of Georgia Marine Institute on Sapelo Island is seeking to hire an Academic Professional to develop and provide oversight of the Institute’s residential instructional programs for University students. The candidate will also serve on the UGAMI leadership team as the Assistant Director for Academics, mentor students conducting independent research, and teach field courses in their area of specialization. The position is based primarily at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, with travel to the UGA main campus in Athens and other destinations around the state (approximately one trip per month). Although it is possible to commute to Sapelo via ferry, residence on-site is required when programs are in session (including some weekends). Housing is available at the Marine Institute.

A Ph.D. in Marine Science or a related discipline is required for this position. A complete description and application materials can be found on the university’s faculty job portal https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/297055 . Applications received by February 23, 2023 are assured full consideration. The position has a target start date of May 2023. Inquiries should be

directed to Dr. Merryl Alber, Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected]), with the subject line: Academic Professional.

The College of Science and Mathematics at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, invites
qualified applicants to apply for a full-time (10.5-month), tenure-track position at the rank of Associate
Professor or Professor to serve as the Associate Dean and Director of the Timberlake Biological Field
Station.
Starting in Fall 2023, the position will require teaching a 2/2 course load in addition to the research and
administrative duties. Teaching duties will be in the Department of Biological Sciences. Teaching load
will vary depending on growth of operations at the field station, external funding, and supervision of
doctoral students. Additionally, candidates will be expected to develop an active research program
involving supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research. Preference will be given to
candidates who will utilize the Timberlake Biological Field Station as a significant component of their
research endeavors.
This position is expected to contribute to a doctoral program in biology that is being developed with an
anticipated start of Fall, 2025. The candidate should have experience with doctoral level research
including a record of accomplishment with the supervision of doctoral dissertations, an appropriate
publication record, and external funding success over the past five years.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Continue the Field Station Advisory Council as a mechanism to engage the local community.
 Continue the Field Station Scientific Advisory Committee as a mechanism to engage the
scientific community (Tarleton faculty and beyond).
 Develop and implement a land management plan for the Field Station.
 Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Field Station that engages k-12 schools, grows the
research efforts, develops strategic partnerships, and expands use by Tarleton faculty and
students.
 Implement appropriate recommendations from the 2021 external consultants’ report.
 Develop appropriate business practices and protocols for Field Station operations.
 Pursue external funding to support field station operations.
 Plan and implement programs and events that strategically expand field station use
 Manage the field station operations in safe and efficient manner.
 Supervise associated support personnel.
Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Biology, Ecology or related field. Must have earned a tenure
and promotion to rank of associate professor or higher at a comparable institution. Experience with
biological field station operations, strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Experience teaching
appropriate biology courses at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels and experience supervising of
doctoral dissertations required.
Preferred Qualifications
 Outreach experience with K-12 schools, rural school districts a plus
 Experience with land management plans
Application packets only accepted on-line at https://www.tarleton.edu/jobs
Documents required: Completed online application, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Three Professional
References with complete contact information, Unofficial Transcripts.

All official transcripts, if required for position, must be received directly from each degree-granting
institution prior to a letter of appointment issued.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority
consideration given to applications received by February 28, 2023.
A founding member of The Texas A&M University System, Tarleton transforms generations by inspiring
discovery, leadership and inclusion through teaching and research. Degree programs for more than 15,000
students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, at A&M RELLIS at Bryan, and online
emphasize real world learning that addresses regional needs while sustaining the values of excellence,
integrity and respect.
Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. As a
member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton will provide equal opportunity for employment to all
persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment
opportunity through The Texas A&M System.

General Notes

Few universities anywhere offer the range and depth that the University of Texas at Austin does for biodiversity research, education, and public engagement. Here leading scientists make discoveries across the wide spectrum of life, from miniscule organisms to complex ecosystems, and researchers have the opportunity to be a part of groundbreaking scientific discoveries that transform our world and top-tier educational programs that develop scientific leaders. Our affiliated graduate programs are ranked among the top programs in the nation. Our commitment to applying scientific research for the betterment of society means engagement with the public, working with communities to advance understanding about natural resources, care for the land and local water supplies, and preservation of Texas biodiversity. For more information about the University of Texas at Austin's Field Stations, please go to https://biodiversity.utexas.edu/.

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Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin Field Station Network seeks a forward-looking Managing Director to develop and plan the operations and research activities across a growing network. While each field station provides significant research opportunities, the value of a field station network is fully realized when research and learning activities use the distributed sites synergistically to allow inference at larger scales and to address regional and global questions.  They will be responsible for driving the development, operations and research coordination of UT Austin field stations. The Managing Director will consult with faculty user groups and College administration to optimize use for research, education and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of facilities and access for education and research. Work with the field station managers to ensure safe access and use. Participate with classes and outreach events. Coordinate user research requests.

• Support the development of the Field Station Network and Programs. Update the Mission and Strategic Plans. Develop policies and Standard Operating Procedures to implement the plans and improve user experiences. Participate in the expansion of the Field Station Network with College, Development and Donors. Organize and/or participate in planning groups with the College, Advisory groups, Biodiversity Center Leadership and external organizations such as the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

• Maintain and improve infrastructure of the field labs. Update and implement habitat management plans for stewardship and research. Coordinate activities of station managers for effective maintenance and safe operation of facilities. Oversee efficient maintenance through contractors and UT service facilities.

• Infrastructure development. Participate in planning and implementation of new infrastructure across the field stations. This includes master plan development, securing funding from internal and external sources, and coordinating the development projects.

• Provide technical support (geodatabase, maps, statistics, molecular lab) for users. Implement the data management plan, provide user access to geodatabases and data products. Provide user support such as molecular lab services, greenhouse and fish tank cultures, research plot maintenance.

• Establish and support long-term research studies across the Network, working with Graduate and Undergraduate Research Assistants and interns. Long-term studies include baseline plant, arthropod and soil microbial diversity and phenological surveys, networked ecosystem studies, and other studies initiated by field station research staff.

• Develop and support outreach efforts. Coordinate K12 and public events, organize volunteer and docent programs. Provide a strong social media presence.

• Manage budgets for maintenance and operations, for new infrastructure and for research and teaching programs. Enhance internal funding mechanisms for fee recovery and use of central funding resources. Write proposals to secure new funding for infrastructure and research. Apply for grants from foundations, local, state, and federal funding agencies. Prepare technical and financial reports.

• Manage personnel matters through recruitment, training, supervision and co-ordination of staff and student associates.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biology, environmental science, or related fields.
• Three or more years of suitable experience in field of specialization.
• Three or more years of experience managing staff, budgets, and operations of a relevant organization or research program.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure development for research and teaching facilities.
• Experience with institutional administration and donor relations.
• Excellent leadership skills for team development and strategic planning.
• Ability to implement operations and infrastructure activities within budget and on time.
• Excellent communications skills with faculty, administration and donors.
• Ability to secure funding through proposals and donor development.
• Stewardship of land to support diverse ecosystems for research and teaching.

Salary Range

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Prolonged screen time.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Artist in Residence Program at the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan

We invite proposals for the Artist in Residence Program at the University of Michigan Biological Station
(UMBS) community during the 2023 summer sessions.

UMBS is one of the nation’s largest and longest continuously operating field research stations. Located
in Northern Michigan among more than 11,000 acres of forest, streams, wetlands, and a variety of
ecological research infrastructure that researchers and students use to explore and answer ecological,
evolutionary, and earth systems questions. On any given day, May through August 10- 250 students,
researchers, and staff work and live at the Pellston, Michigan campus creating a robust scientific
community. We are eager to create a space for art in our research-filled experiences. Time in residence
at the Pellston campus is flexible, but ideally the residency will happen over 5-8 weeks. Housing and
meals will be covered, and an honorarium provided.

How to Apply:
We invite artists to submit proposals outlining their goals and how they plan to interact with the UMBS
community during the 2023 summer session.

For visual artists: Send or provide a link to 5 different digital images in jpg or pdf format (if sending,
please do not exceed 3MB for each file). For all other mediums: An appropriate sample of your recent
work (e.g., a brief manuscript excerpt, short story, article, poetry, etc. – maximum of six pages – from
writers and poets; one uploaded video or audio from dancers & other performing artists, plus the
following materials as email one email attachment to UMBS Associate Director, Karie Slavik at
[email protected]:

1) A one-page statement describing your goals for this program
2) A resume and summary of your creative work
3) A description of possible programs you could lead while at UMBS
4) Contact information for two references familiar with your work

Application deadline: March 17, 2023