University of Washington

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The School of Marine & Environmental Affairs (SMEA; smea.uw.edu) at the University of Washington (UW), invites applications for a nine-month (100% FTE) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (0116). We seek an environmental economist whose research advances microeconomic or econometric methods and can contribute to interdisciplinary teams analyzing policy and management of coastal or marine systems. We are especially interested in applications from candidates with interests such as climate impacts; risk, uncertainty, and vulnerability; sustainability; coastal urbanization; regional economies; marine spatial planning and analysis; ecosystem service assessment and valuation; aquaculture; energy; environmental justice; nutrition and public health as it relates to ocean and coastal systems; tourism and recreation; and the emergence of the blue/green economy. A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent is required. The successful candidate is expected to lead a strong, extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and contribute to the teaching mission of the School.

The University of Washington and the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. More details can be found athttps://smea.uw.edu/about/diversity/.

The University of Washington offers a wide range of professional development and opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package. Details can be found at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/faculty.pdf.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.