POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University is seeking applications for a 12-month tenure-track (research and extension) position in Landscape Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. Potential candidates should demonstrate interests related to Landscape Ecology that complement existing faculty interests at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science (BICEFS). Candidates should demonstrate use or development of technology related to environmental monitoring and modeling, that include, but are not limited to, urban systems, invasive species, water resources, water quality, land use, forestry, and/or climate change. The incumbent will enhance Clemson's Cooperative Extension Service mission by working with a team dedicated to developing sensor and database technologies to effectively and efficiently quantify hydrological and ecological processes in South Carolina, as well as to work among the various disciplines that exist within the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service. The incumbent will be stationed at BICEFS ( http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/baruch/), located in Georgetown, SC, but will work with research and extension personnel across the state.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in landscape ecology that includes the development and/or application of environmental sensor technology and data management at various spatial scales. Possible focal areas include but are not limited to monitoring impacts associated with natural and anthropogenic disturbances to the landscape, impacts of climate and land use changes to the state's natural resources, understanding urban ecosystems, effects of invasive species on ecosystem function, or quantifying ecosystem resilience from natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Abundant opportunities exist for collaborative research that aligns strategically with existing departmental strengths and Clemson's Intelligent Forest, River, and Farm initiatives. The faculty member would collaborate with researchers at Clemson's Baruch Institute and Experimental Station as well as other faculty within Clemson's Cooperative Extension Service who conduct research and extension activities related to natural resources management. QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation or Management, Ecological Engineering, or other closely related discipline in environmental science. Undergraduate or graduate training in the field of natural resources is desired, but not mandatory. Extension and/or teaching experience; the potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program; and a commitment to extension, research, and teaching are required. A strong publication record and post-doctoral or professional experience are desirable. HOW TO APPLY: Please email a single PDF file (lastname_landscape_ecology.pdf) including (1) a letter of interest with applicant's contact information; (2) names, titles, and contact information for 3 references; (3) a two-page research plan that describes the applicant's approach to landscape ecology and integration of environmental monitoring, modeling, and technology into research; (4) an unofficial transcript from the PhD degree-granting institution; and (5) a Curriculum Vitae to: Ms. Jennifer Hooper, Administrative Assistant/HR School of Agricultural, Forest and Environmental Sciences Clemson University 2720 Lehotsky Hall Clemson SC 29634 Email: jtho...@clemson.edu To ensure full consideration applications should be submitted by October 1, 2015. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified applicants will be invited to interview in November 2015, or until the position is filled.