University of Alaska
Coastal Resilience Specialist
University of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, United States,
Alaska Sea Grant is recruiting a Coastal Resilience Specialist position in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta region. This Coastal Resilience Specialist will build trusted collaborations to empower communities to build resilience by providing data and decision support tools, expertise, research, and extension services. This position will be located in the regional hub community of Bethel at the UAF Kuskokwim Campus to facilitate close connections with Tribes, Non-profits, and agencies.This coastal resilience position for the Y-K region will be an integral member of Alaska Sea Grant’s extension faculty, working independently but collaboratively with community members, Tribes, scientists, educators, and resource managers. The successful candidate will work with colleagues at the community, state, national, and international scale to develop programs that enhance community well-being. This position is term funded for three years for a 9-month academic year appointment. Additional funding beyond 9 months or three years is the faculty member's responsibility.The Coastal Community Resilience Specialist for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region of Alaska should preferably, but is not required, to have experience and/or education in food and energy systems, resilience, community well-being, and/or adaptation planning, or other topics related to coastal resilience. To be successful in this position, we are looking for someone who can build collaborative relationships with Tribes, non-profits, and agencies working in the region to develop and enhance resilience and community well-being.Minimum Qualifications:A successful applicant must have a master's degree, preferably in the social or natural sciences, and demonstrate experience working closely with rural and/or predominately Alaska Native communities. Other master's degrees may be acceptable if there is the demonstration of experience in the region and field of resilience.Position Details:This position is located on the University of Alaska Kuskokwim campus in Bethel. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and
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. Faculty salary is based on education and experience.Applications will be accepted for review on November 18th, 2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on November 17th, 2024.This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe@alaska.edu or 907-474-5664.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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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. Faculty salary is based on education and experience.Applications will be accepted for review on November 18th, 2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on November 17th, 2024.This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe@alaska.edu or 907-474-5664.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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