Research Assistant Professor in Wildlife Resources Academic Rank and Salary: The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at West Virginia University is seeking a broadly-trained wildlife ecologist to fill a nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is non-tenure track, but fully promotable using standard University promotion criteria. We anticipate that the position will begin on August 16, 2010. Continuation of the position beyond the current 3-year funding cycle is contingent upon the availability of funds and the applicants’ ability to secure extramural funding. The position is a shared position with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station. Responsibilities: This position is predominantly focused on forest-wildlife research (90 percent) with some graduate level teaching opportunities (10 percent). The incumbent will be required to focus on conceiving, inventing, and developing practical solutions to wildlife-based issues for the central Appalachian region, and contributing to addressing issues of national significance. Research questions should have broad, multi-disciplinary implications (e.g. climate change, energy development, zoonotic disease issues) and landscape scale applications (e.g. ecological restoration). The incumbent will be expected to develop a strong multi-disciplinary effort to address these issues, working with West Virginia University and Forest Service researchers and staff. The ability to place findings in a landscape ecology context using GIS methodologies or using molecular tools such as stable isotope analysis or conservation genetics is desirable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: (1) planning, developing, and implementing research programs focused on the forest-wildlife concerns listed above, at the regional and national level, as well as other multidisciplinary research and development opportunities; (2) development and instruction of one graduate level course per year appropriate to the needs of the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program and the candidate's expertise; (3) collaborating with federal and state resource agencies to promote long-term partnerships focused on the improvement of wildlife habitat and resources; and (4) attracting and mentoring graduate students, acquiring extramural funding, and publishing research results in refereed research journals. Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Wildlife Sciences or related disciplines is required. Experience in wildlife management or research at the state or federal level is preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, industry, and government agencies, and to work within interdisciplinary research groups that are cross-cutting among science, technology, and ecological science disciplines is essential. Program: The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program at WVU is one of four program areas in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources. The program offers degrees at the bachelor’s, masters, and doctoral levels. The USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station extends across 20 states, comprising both the most densely populated and most heavily forested portion of the US. The Northern Research Station is dedicated, organized, and staffed to provide high quality scientific information in a form that people can use. Location: The West Virginia University main campus is located in Morgantown, a small city of 45,000 in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia’s northern border adjacent to Pennsylvania. Morgantown was rated third in the United States among best metropolitan cities in which to live in The Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities, 1997 edition. West Virginia University is the state’s major research, doctoral degree granting, land-grant institution. It serves over 29,000 students in 184-degree programs offered by 15 academic schools and colleges. Application: Qualified applicants should submit an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list containing at least three professional references that includes all necessary contact information (address, telephone number, and e-mail address). All correspondence must be sent to and inquiries directed to: Dr. Joseph F. McNeel, Director Division of Forestry and Natural Resources West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6125 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6125 jmcn...@wvu.edu Phone (304) 293-4412; Fax (304) 293-2441 Applications will be accepted until April 1st, 2010 or until the position is filled. West Virginia University is committed to enhancing its faculty diversity. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Web Site: http://www.forestry.caf.wvu.edu An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer James T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Professor, Wildlife Ecology and Management Director, Environmental Research Center Associate Director, Natural Resource Analysis Center West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources PO Box 6125; 322 Percival Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6125 jim.ander...@mail.wvu.edu (304) 293-3825 Phone (304) 293-2441 Fax
