Position: Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation
Department: College of Natural Resources
Hayes Hill Title: Assistant Professor (C40NN)
Position Description: The College of Natural
Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point announces the Kennedy-Grohne Chair in
Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation. The position
is full-time (12-month), tenure track, and
includes undergraduate teaching (50%) as well as
outreach, administration, research, and grant
writing (50%). The salary for this position is
funded by the University and the activities of
the Professor will be supported by a two million
dollar endowment. The successful applicant will
secure extramural funding for research and
outreach, organize outreach activities, advise
the new student chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and
teach 6 credits per semester. The successful
applicant is expected to expand or enhance course
offerings in waterfowl ecology and wetlands and
contribute to other courses in the wildlife
discipline. Other duties include undergraduate
and graduate advising, participation in waterfowl
management and conservation at the state and
national levels, and contributing to the goals of
the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife. The successful
applicant may be required to teach during the
Summer Field Experience if needed. Faculty
members are expected to have and maintain a
record of scholarly achievement in their field of
interest. Opportunities exist for involvement in
research, outreach and international programs to
meet University scholarship and service
requirements. Experience in and desire to work
with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is preferred.
Department/University Description: The Wildlife
Ecology Discipline is in the College of Natural
Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/) and is one of the
largest undergraduate wildlife programs in North
America with over 400 undergraduate students. The
College of Natural Resources has approximately
1700 undergraduates, 100 graduate students, and
over 130 faculty and staff. The College supports
premier undergraduate natural resource programs
with disciplines in Fisheries and Water
Resources, Forestry, Human Dimensions of Natural
Resource Management, Soil and Waste Resources,
Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Engineering.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, part
of the University of Wisconsin System, is a
leading four-year comprehensive institution
located in scenic Central Wisconsin.
Approximately 9,300 students are enrolled in
undergraduate and graduate programs with a
student faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom.
The 406-acre campus features state-of-the-art
facilities and the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The
university has a strong focus on sustainability
initiatives and has been named one of the
nations green universities by The Princeton
Review. Visit <http://www.uwsp.edu>www.uwsp.edu
for more information about UW-Stevens Point.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Completed Ph.D. in wildlife ecology or similar
field with an emphasis on waterfowl and wetlands management/ecology
Preferred:
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Significant experience in extension and outreach
- Demonstrated ability to conduct applied
research and secure funding for research and administrative endeavors
- Demonstrated ability to work well with traditional conservation community
Appointment Date: Start date negotiable after January 1, 2016
Terms of Employment: This is an Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor in Wildlife Ecology,
tenure track, full-time appointment (12 months).
Salary is commensurate with education and professional experience.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online
application process, we recommend you preview the
frequently asked question (FAQs):
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Online FAQs (PDF format)
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Step 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields
and include all required documents before
submitting your application. Once submitted, you
will not be able to edit or attach any
application materials. Files must be complete to
be considered. Submission in pdf format is
preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae including names and contact
information of three professional references
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of scholarly interests
- Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire
You must select "SUBMIT", selecting "Save" will
not forward your application materials to the
search committee. Upon submitting your
application material a confirmation e-mail will be sent.
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Scott Hygnstrom
Chair, Search and Screen
Email: <mailto:scott.hygnst...@uwsp.edu>scott.hygnst...@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2301
If you have any questions regarding the
application process, need special arrangements,
or if you submitted your application with missing
materials, please call or email:
Tom Bertram, Human Resources
Email: <mailto:h...@uwsp.edu>h...@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4351
Deadline: Continuous recruitment with first
review of completed applications starting
November 7, 2015. To assure consideration,
completed applications need to be received by end
of day on November 6, 2015. Applications received
on or after November 7, 2015 may be considered.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an
Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women,
minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and
staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act requires the distribution of an
annual security report to all current and
prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may
obtain the complete report at
<http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx>http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx
Employment will require a criminal background check.
