[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology and Governance

[Liu, Jianguo]

Michigan State University, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Center for Systems Integration & 
Sustainability



Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology and 
Governance

Academic Year ‐ Tenure System Faculty





Position Summary:



The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU), is 
seeking to fill an academic year tenure system faculty position in Global 
Inland Fisheries Ecology and Governance at the Assistant/Associate Professor 
level. The person selected will be affiliated with the Center for Systems 
Integration and Sustainability and will join a group of faculty, post‐doctoral 
research associates, specialists, and students that provide an internationally 
recognized program in fisheries science and governance. The appointment of this 
position will include research (50%), teaching (30%) and outreach (20%). The 
successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise and experience in 
fisheries ecology and governance systems.



This scholar will also need to demonstrate their ability to work 
collaboratively with multi‐sectoral stakeholders related to the conservation 
and sustainable use of inland fishery resources and freshwater habitats. 
Additionally, this person will be expected to interact with policy makers, 
fishery management agencies, stakeholder groups and the international community 
including, inter alia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the 
United Nations, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), and the Michigan 
Department of Natural Resources. The successful candidate will be expected to 
develop a vibrant undergraduate and graduate program based on 
extramurally‐funded research, participate in teaching and experiential 
learning, including the development of online and study abroad educational 
programs, and provide outreach and consultation services to MSU agency partners 
around the world.



Minimum Qualifications:



A doctorate in Fisheries or related field. Demonstrated expertise and 
experience in fisheries ecology and governance systems. Demonstrated ability to 
work collaboratively with multi‐sectoral stakeholders related to the 
management, conservation, and sustainable use of inland fishery resources and 
freshwater habitats.



Instructions for Application:



On the MSU Public Job Postings site (http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/) 
search for Job #489186 and submit an application that has the following 
information:



Your CV and letter of interest emphasizing your knowledge of and experience in 
fisheries governance and ecology. In the letter of interest, please also 
include your leadership experience and philosophical approaches to achieving a 
culture of diversity and inclusion. Additionally, we require that you provide 
us the following information:



Statement of Research Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Teaching Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Outreach Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Name and contact information of 3‐5 professional references



Review of applications begin February 28, 2018 and will continue until a 
suitable candidate is identified.



For additional information, interested individuals can contact:



Dr. William W. Taylor, University Distinguished Professor in Global Fisheries 
Systems (tayl...@msu.edu)



Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will 
for more than 160 years. A member of the Association of American Universities, 
MSU is a research-intensive institution with 17 degree-granting colleges.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to 
achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that 
encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively 
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans 
and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment 
that supports employees’ work and personal life, and offers employment 
assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic 
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[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology and Governance

[Jianguo 'Jack' Liu]

Michigan State University, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Center for Systems Integration &
Sustainability



Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology
and Governance



Academic Year ‐ Tenure System Faculty



Deadline: February 15, 2016



Position Summary:



The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU),
is seeking to fill an

academic year tenure system faculty position in Global Inland Fisheries
Ecology and Governance at

the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The person selected will be
affiliated with the Center for

Systems Integration and Sustainability and will join a group of faculty,
post‐doctoral research

associates, specialists, and students that provide an internationally
recognized program in fisheries

science and governance. The appointment of this position will include
research (50%), teaching (30%)

and outreach (20%). The successful candidate will have demonstrated
expertise and experience in

fisheries ecology and governance systems.



This scholar will also need to demonstrate their ability to work
collaboratively with multi‐sectoral

stakeholders related to the conservation and sustainable use of inland
fishery resources and

freshwater habitats. Additionally, this person will be expected to interact
with policy makers, fishery

management agencies, stakeholder groups and the international community
including, inter alia, the

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Great Lakes
Fishery Commission, and

the Department of Natural Resources. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop a vibrant

undergraduate and graduate program based on extramurally‐funded research,
participate in

teaching and experiential learning, including the development of online and
study abroad educational

programs, and provide outreach and consultation services to MSU agency
partners around the world.



Minimum Qualifications:



A doctorate in Fisheries or related field. Demonstrated expertise and
experience in fisheries ecology

and governance systems. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with
multi‐sectoral

stakeholders related to the conservation and sustainable use of inland
fishery resources and

freshwater habitats.



Special Instructions:



Search for Posting #2602 and submit an application by February 15, 2016

https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=145227
9488203.

Please attach a CV and letter of interest emphasizing your knowledge of and
experience in fisheries

governance and ecology.



Other Required Documents:



Statement of Research (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Teaching Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Outreach Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Name and contact information of 3‐5 professional references



For additional information, interested individuals can contact:



Dr. William W. Taylor, University Distinguished Professor in Global
Fisheries Systems

(tay...@msu.edu)