ASSISTANT PROFESSOR--CLIMATE CHANGE & NATURAL RESOURCES.
Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Impacts of climate change on wild birds and/or mammals and their habitats and the adaptive management of natural resource systems emphasizing climate change impacts. 9 month tenure-track academic position--75% Research/25% Teaching This position will emphasize climate change mitigation and adaptation in the adaptive management of complex ecological systems. Focus on natural resource systems in the region and their resident mammals and birds. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with natural resource agencies and other groups involved in climate change research and response. In addition to developing an externally-funded research program, the successful candidate will be expected to teach 1 new undergraduate course on climate change impacts and response. Additional responsibilities include participation in faculty-led graduate seminars including those related to her/his area of expertise, mentoring graduate students (masters and doctoral level) and post-doctoral researchers. *Degree and area of specialization:* Earned Ph.D. prior to appointment in a topic consistent with impacts of climate change on wildlife and forests and the adaptive management of climate change impacts on natural resource systems. Relevant disciplines could include (but are not limited to) wildlife ecology, forestry, natural resources, climate science, decision sciences/decision analysis and/or applied decision methods, etc. We will consider candidates from the social and biological sciences, and those who bridge the two. Applicants must be eligible to work in the USA and possess excellent English-language communication skills. *Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:* Post-Ph.D. research and teaching experience is desirable but not essential. Preference will be given to candidates that present evidence of excellent teaching skills, a record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, success attracting extramural funding. To apply: to ensure full consideration, please apply by March 7, 2011. Submit in a single PDF file a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching (not to exceed two pages each) and the names of your three references. Please have the 3 letters of recommendation sent directly to Laurie Ballentine via email lsbal...@wisc.edu or FAX (608-262-9922) Please name your application file ClimateChange_YourLastName.pdf and Email it to Laurie Ballentine, lsbal...@wisc.edu with a subject line: Climate Change Position. Queries should be directed to Professor Scott Craven, Chair, Search Committee srcra...@wisc.edu (608 263-6325)
