San Jose State University San Jose, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY Subject to Budgetary Approval
Specialization: Chemical Oceanography
Job Opening ID (JOID): 24164
Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure Rack)

Qualifications:
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) and San Jose State University (SJSU) are seeking well-qualified
applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position to provide quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, and to
pursue a vigorous research program in the general area of Chemical Oceanography. We are seeking a field-oriented
scientist with broad interests in Chemical Oceanography, possibly including environmental chemistry, analytical
chemistry, and biological/chemical/physical interactions. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to
quality instruction and a record of a vigorous research program that can involve graduate students. A Ph.D. is
required. Applicant materials should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a
multicultural population as might have been gained through cross-cultural study, teaching, training and other
comparable experiences.

Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include courses in chemical oceanography, biogeochemical processes, and other classes in
specific areas of expertise. The candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous extramurally funded
research program involving MS students. The successful candidate will be a SJSU faculty member but will be located
at the MLML facility, with all or most of their teaching/research conducted at MLML. Due to the remote location of
MLML, the candidate will not ordinarily serve on College or University level committees at SJSU, yet will be
expected contribute to MLML faculty meetings that serve as the main MLML institutional decision-making body.
Candidates are expected to attend and assist with laboratory-sponsored events, and lend support during promotional
events (Open House, fundraising, etc.). Faculty members represent the institution and are expected to conduct
themselves professionally in all external interactions and be collegial and supportive of other faculty members, staff,
and students. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity, in age, cultural background,
ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation, through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Salary Range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 17, 2018

Eligibility:
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedure:
For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/ philosophy, research
plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by August 23, 2017 to
apply.interfolio.com/42876.

Please address any questions to: Dr. Ivano Aiello
Chair of Chemical Oceanographer Search Committee
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
iaiello@mlml.calstate.edu

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Moss Landing Marine Labs, a consortium of seven California State University Campuses and administered by San Jose
State University, is located on Monterey Bay. The faculty emphasis is on integration of mentoring, teaching, and research;
and the excellent facilities and staff contribute to make this an excellent program for a Master's degree in marine science
in the United States. Since its establishment in 1966, MLML and its leading scientists have contributed significantly to the
advancement of the field of marine science, both in Monterey Bay and worldwide. MLML offers undergraduate courses
but is primarily a graduate institution for Consortia students seeking a Master of Science degree in marine science. Visit
MLML's website for further information: www.mlml.calstate.edu
San Jose State University is California's oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San Jose (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high- technology research and development center. Many of California's most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San Jose State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

San Jose State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San Jose State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated
reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth
in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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