Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Position ID:

Stony Brook University-School of Marine and Atmospheric Science-PPFSOMAS [#29721]

Position Title:

PRODiG Plus Fellow, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Position Location:

Stony Brook, New York 11794, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Atmospheric Science
Marine Science
Sustainability

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2025/02/11)

Position Description:

PRODiG Plus Fellow, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Location: West Campus
Open Date: Jan 13, 2025
Deadline: Apr 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Description of Duties: The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Marine Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, or Sustainability Studies as part of the at Stony Brook University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Marine Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, or Sustainability Studies as part of the SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG Plus) program. The PRODiG Plus program was created as a pipeline to facilitate postdoctoral fellows to enter tenure-track faculty positions at SUNY campuses. The incumbent will be initially hired into a two (2) year, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position at the lecturer level beginning in the fall of 2025, and will be mentored by a tenured faculty member most closely related to their research interests. A successful and productive candidate will have the opportunity to transition to a tenure-track position after two years.

Additional information on the PRODiG Plus Fellowship can be found at: https://www.suny.edu/PRODIG-PLUS/

Stony Brook prides itself on attracting an incredibly diverse student body, including many first-generation college students. Recent studies have shown that Stony Brook is one of the top universities in the U.S. for supporting the upward mobility of its students. We are interested in scholars with the potential to offer a critical perspective based on experience in or understanding of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or gender, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Candidates must have demonstrated plans to contribute to inclusion, diversity and equity, excellence in innovative research, and will teach classes (estimated 1 per year) at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as well as mentor students. Their primary focus will be pursuing scholarly productivity.

Qualifications
Eligibility Criteria • Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
To participate in PRODiG Plus, candidates are required to:

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Sciences, Sustainability Studies or related field in hand no later than August 2025.
Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community.

Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly research track record that includes focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in coastal marine and/or atmospheric processes and/or sustainability. Demonstrated research experience and/or publication productivity in area of expertise.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows
From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates).
Were first generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree).
Have overcome adversity.
Are AmeriCorps alumni.
Are veterans.

The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state on discrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/160088.

Complete applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests (including a list of publications and previous courses taught), contact information of at least three (3) references, and an applicant essay (750 words or less), responding to the following:

Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Applications should be received by 3/1/2025 for best consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://apptrkr.com/5992360 .

Postal Mail:

: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000, USA

Web Page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/somas/