"Johnson Family Chair in Water Resources and Watershed Ecology (Tenured)"

Job Details

Posting Summary

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) and the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invite applications for the Johnson Family Chair in Water Resources and Watershed Ecology. This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of full professor. The Johnson Chair will lead a forward-looking research program focused on the relationship between natural salt- and freshwater-based ecosystems and the influence of human activities in the Raritan River drainage basin and its estuary. The Chair includes research support for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal at the discretion of the Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

We seek an individual who will lead research, teaching, and outreach efforts in the aquatic sciences, applying research findings to address challenges in conserving, restoring, or managing aquatic ecosystems, exemplified by the Raritan River and Bay.

The successful candidate will have an international reputation for collaborative research in the aquatic sciences and a proven ability to develop, manage, and sustain a competitive, funded research program. Areas of expertise may include the restoration of rivers and estuaries, fisheries management, ecosystem dynamics, the impacts of urbanization on aquatic ecosystems, watershed management, and ecological connections across the land-water interface.

The holder of the Johnson Chair will be expected to translate scientific insights into effective policy and management. Success requires a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach that builds bridges with allied departments in SEBS (e.g., Marine and Coastal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Human Ecology, Landscape Architecture), as well as across Rutgers-New Brunswick Schools (e.g., Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, School of Arts and Sciences, Mason Gross School of the Arts, to name a few).

Rutgers-New Brunswick, and SEBS in particular, values the importance of applied learning as a key component of student success. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in engaging students in experiential learning. This includes teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The Chair will have access to multiple resources on and near campus to support this work, including the EcoPreserve (https://ecopreserve.rutgers.edu/), Rutgers Gardens (https://rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/), the Rutgers Class of 1914 Boathouse and dock (https://www.rucrew.com/facilities), and a vessel capable of taking up to 20 students on the Raritan River (https://marine.rutgers.edu/about-us/facilities/r-v-rutgers/).

A commitment to engagement with the public and interested stakeholders is expected. As part of the land grant mission, SEBS is closely aligned with the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Outreach and extension are fundamental to our academic mission. The Chair has opportunities to engage with extension faculty and staff to collaborate with programs such as Environmental Stewards (https://envirostewards.rutgers.edu/), Master Gardeners (https://extension.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners), Water Resource Program, New Jersey Water Resource Institute (https://njwrri.rutgers.edu/), (http://water.rutgers.edu/), and 4H Youth Development (https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/).

Compensation Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Required Education and Experience

This position requires the candidate to hold a Ph.D. and possess a research and teaching record suitable for a tenured position as a Full Professor at Rutgers.

Applicants are also expected to provide a Statement of Values describing their experiences in leadership, mentoring, and/or community engagement that resonate with the values and mission of Rutgers University as a land grant university serving a diverse state and student body.

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Research Statement
• Diversity Statement

Statement

Rutgers-New Brunswick is a public land grant university located in the Northeast Corridor that hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including our priority of diversifying our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan (https://diversity.rutgers.edu/university-plan). We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in ecology. “For guidance on preparing a diversity statement, see: https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php.”

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.