Assistant Professor of Restoration Ecology at UNT The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Restoration Ecology with an emphasis in plant ecology. While we are particularly interested in applicants with focus areas that include riparian and floodplain ecosystems, including within urban environments, applicants with other areas of research in restoration ecology are also encouraged to apply.
This 9-month appointment will be 60% research, 30% teaching and 10% service. The faculty member will be expected to obtain funding to support a vibrant research program in the candidate’s discipline and engage in undergraduate and graduate education. The faculty member is also expected to develop interdisciplinary collaborations within and between departments at UNT, including with faculty in the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI; http://aeri.unt.edu). The successful candidate will have a proven record or propensity to obtain extramural funding and a growing record of scholarship and publication in respected journals appropriate to the field of study. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, the ability to teach courses in restoration ecology and plant ecology, experience working with various stakeholders, and communicating technical research to non-specialist audiences. To receive full consideration, completed applications must be received by 15 December 2018. The complete position description can be found on the application website: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu (System Identification number: 6002125). Questions concerning the position should be directed to: Dr. Jeff A. Johnson, Chair of Search Committee (jeff.john...@unt.edu) UNT is a dynamic and growing institution of 38,000 students with 101 bachelor's degrees, 82 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees. The Department of Biological Sciences has 50 faculty members and about 200 graduate students (MS & PhD). Additional information concerning UNT and the Department can be found at http://www.unt.edu and http://biology.unt.edu, respectively. The main UNT campus is located in the city of Denton, a vibrant and growing community of 120,000 residents located approximately 40 miles north of downtown Dallas and Fort Worth and 27 miles from DFW International Airport. For more information about Denton, please visit https://www.cityofdenton.com and https://www.discoverdenton.com.
