Assistant Professor of Marine Biology - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Assistant Professor of Marine Biology – College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position (9‑month annual support) at the assistant professor level with a specialization in coastal marine ecology in the Department of Marine Biology based at the UAF main campus (Troth Yeddha' campus) in Fairbanks, Alaska. Applications are encouraged from individuals with strong scientific and academic backgrounds, who are committed to contributing to academic and research excellence cessful candidates will complement the expertise of existing faculty and contribute to high quality teaching, research, and service.

UAF is a federally recognized Alaska Native‑serving institution that supports bridging Indigenous and Western sciences.

Strong candidates will be expected to lead vigorous Alaska‑based research programs that involve the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. Candidates will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of their expertise. We particularly encourage submissions from individuals with expertise in coastal marine ecology with a focus on either macroalgae and/or benthic invertebrates in intertidal or shallow subtidal waters.

Applicants are expected to make use of our coastal lab, the Kasitsna Bay Lab in Kachemak Bay, AK, for their research and teaching. Ideally, applicants are certified scientific divers with an interest in contributing to our Scientific Diving Program through teaching and leadership roles within the program. The home campus for this position will be the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK.

UAF is Alaska’s research university, America’s Arctic university, and a world leader in both Arctic and environmental research. The successful applicants will enjoy opportunities for collaboration within CFOS’s world‑class, high‑latitude research programs in marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems. The College offers a B.S. in Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, a B.A. in Fisheries, minors in Marine Science and Fisheries, Master of Marine Policy, Master of Marine Studies and Blue MBA degree programs, as well as M.

and Ph.D. degrees in Oceanography, Marine Biology and Fisheries. Coastal facilities include the NOAA‑UAF Kasitsna Bay Laboratory near Homer in Kachemak Bay, the Seward Marine Center in Resurrection Bay, and the Lena Point Fisheries Facility co‑located with the NOAA Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute in Juneau. CFOS operates the National Science Foundation’s 261‑foot Global Class ice‑capable research vessel Sikuliaq. The College has over 150 faculty, researchers and staff, more than 100 graduate students, and a growing undergraduate degree program in fisheries and ocean sciences.

The Department of Marine Biology maintains a strong program that includes eight tenured or tenure‑track faculty and two research faculty members.

• Ph.D. in marine biology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience, successful proposal funding, and a peer‑reviewed publication record.
• Strong scientific diving record.
• Proficiency in English; experience teaching at the university level and mentoring students.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

The position will be based on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a full‑time, FLSA exempt, tripartite tenure‑track faculty position complete with a competitive salary (starting pay is DOE) and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

This position will be open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026; to ensure full consideration, you must apply by February 1, 2026 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time.

• Cover letter
• Statement of experience and…