The College of Natural Resources (CNR) - Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, University of Idaho invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of riparian ecology. The search will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified, but not prior to 12 October 2007. For a complete description and to apply online, please visit <www.hr.uidaho.edu> Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Carrie Barron, Academic and Administrative Coordinator, at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. with a focus on riparian ecology emphasizing impacts of humans on riparian system dynamics, biotic-abiotic interactions, and restoration. Applicants must demonstrate successful research productivity through external funding and refereed publications, and must demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence. Desired: Experience as the primary instructor for a university-level course; knowledge of ecological and management issues relating to riparian systems extending from headwater systems to large rivers; experience in managing research projects; knowledge of funding opportunities in riparian ecology, management and restoration; post-doctoral or agency experience; and experience with interdisciplinary research and/or management collaborations. Responsibilities: The position will involve approximately 40% teaching, 40% scholarship and 20% advising/outreach/service. Teaching responsibilities will include a senior-level course in riparian ecology and management, participate in other undergraduate courses as needed; teach a graduate-level course in riparian ecology, management, and restoration, and a graduate-level course in the incumbents specialty area. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong extramurally funded research program, to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, to work across disciplines with other faculty both within and outside the College of Natural Resources, and may contribute to the restoration ecology certificate program. The successful candidate is expected to hold adjunct faculty status in the departments of Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Forest Resources, to facilitate graduate student research in the appropriate discipline. The Institution: The University of Idaho is the Land Grant institution of Idaho, located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho. The CNR has five departments: Fish and Wildlife Resources, Forest Products, Forest Resources, Conservation Social Science, and Rangeland Ecology and Management. There are about 640 undergraduate majors and 230 graduate students in the college. The university is located near many headwater streams, larger rivers, wetlands and lakes for field research sites, and provides a newly renovated wetlab for lab-based experiments. New faculty have opportunities to participate in an emerging program in water resources, and with colleagues in several departments across the university. The Idaho Water Center and the Center for Ecohydraulic Research provide additional opportunities for water-related research and outreach activities. See <http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/cnr> and <http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/ fishwild> for more information. To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.