Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology The Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position in wildlife ecology at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program in wildlife ecology, contribute to high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, and supervise students. Research foci that complement existing departmental strengths include, but are not limited to: large mammal or other vertebrate ecology and management; wildlife foraging and nutrition; wildlife epidemiology and physiology; spatial and temporal modeling of wildlife systems; and the influence of climate and anthropogenic changes on wildlife and their habitats. Teaching responsibilities include an undergraduate course in wildlife identification and autecology, a graduate distance education course in population ecology, and another course related to the applicantÂ’s interest and expertise and departmental needs (two courses per year).
Qualified applicants must possess a PhD in wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field from an accredited university, have a solid record of research and publication commensurate with time since degree, and a demonstrated ability to secure research funding. Preferred qualifications include: post-doctoral experience, university-level teaching experience, background and interest in interdisciplinary or collaborative research, and history of service to the wildlife profession. For more information, please see the full announcement at: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/. To apply, go to the Job Opportunities link on the USU Human Resources homepage at: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55407. Contact Karen Beard, Search Committee Chair, at karen.be...@usu.edu with questions. Utah State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse faculty. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
