[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Assistant-Associate Professor of Forest Ecophsysiology and Global Change at LSU

[Thomas J Dean]

We are seeking applicants for a new position:



Assistant/Associate Professor

(Forest Ecophysiology and Global Change)

WORK LOCATION: School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU AgCenter, Baton 
Rouge, La.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The School of Renewable Natural Resources consists of 
approximately 25 faculty members; 10 research, extension and teaching 
associates; and 6 support staff members. There are approximately 300 
undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. The School has B.S., M.S. and 
Ph.D. degree programs in Renewable Natural Resources with areas of 
concentration in Wildlife, Forestry, Forest Products, Watershed Science, and 
Fisheries and Aquaculture.

NATURE OF WORK: The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center's School of 
Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position 
in forest ecophysiology and global change at the assistant/associate professor 
level. This is a 12-month appointment and has primary responsibilities in 
Research and Teaching; responsibilities are allocated as 60% research and 40% 
teaching.

The successful candidate will have a basic or applied research specialty in the 
consequences of global change on the ecophysiological, biophysical, genomic, or 
functional ecology of forests. This position is expected to develop a 
nationally-recognized, extramurally-funded research program, and participate in 
the School's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. The successful 
candidate will interact with faculty on campus, cooperate on interdisciplinary 
research projects, advise graduate students, and excel at teaching 
undergraduate and graduate students. Collaboration with AgCenter researchers 
and with natural resource managers from state and federal agencies and private 
conservation groups is expected.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree by date 
of appointment in forestry, biology, plant physiology, ecology, or a closely 
related field. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated 
publication record, grant writing ability, teaching experience, and a record of 
working collaboratively with state and federal agencies and other stakeholders 
in natural resource management.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and 
experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide 
variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple 
medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term 
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible 
Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), 
university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), 
generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance 
Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at 
campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent 
effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2017 or until a suitable candidate is 
identified.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at 
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal 
applicants) by attaching a letter of application and vita, résumé, transcripts, 
and contacts for three personal referees. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application 
materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference 
letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Thomas J. Dean

LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources

228 Renewable Natural Resources Bldg.

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone 225-578-4216

Email: fwd...@lsu.edu

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com

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Thomas J. Dean, Ph.D.
Professor, Quantitative Silviculture and Forest Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
210 RNR Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA  70803
office 225-578-4216 | mobile 225-328-0930 | fax 225-578-4227
fwd...@lsu.edu | lsu.edu

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas_Dean3


Thomas J. Dean, Ph.D.
Professor, Quantitative Silviculture and Forest Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
210 RNR Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA  70803
office 225-578-4216 | mobile 225-328-0930 | fax 225-578-4227
fwd...@lsu.edu | lsu.edu

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas_Dean3

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology, University of Montana

[Cara Nelson]

Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology
Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences, College of Forestry and 
Conservation, The University of Montana

The Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences in the College of 
Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana – Missoula seeks 
applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire 
Ecology. The Department desires an individual who will develop an 
externally-funded research program that addresses basic and applied 
ecological questions in fire-affected ecosystems and teach undergraduate 
and graduate courses in fire science. The successful candidate will mentor 
and advise undergraduate students in the Fire Science Minor and Ecological 
Restoration Major (BS), and graduate students in the Systems Ecology (M.S., 
Ph.D.), Forestry (M.S., Ph.D.), and/or Resource Conservation (M.S.) 
programs. A Ph.D. in ecology or a related field is required. Applicants 
should have a strong record of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed 
ecological journals. Post-doctoral experience, evidence of successful grant-
acquisition, and university-level teaching are preferred. 

University of Montana is highly committed to building a culturally diverse 
environment. Women and all minorities are encouraged to apply.  

Application review begins on February 23, 2015 and will continue until the 
position is filled. For the complete position announcement, please see: 
http://bit.ly/1150fire.

Inquiries pertaining to the position can be directed to the search 
committee Chair, Cara Nelson, at fire.ecolog...@umontana.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor

[Stephen B. Cox]

Folks - we have just opened a new search for an
ecotoxicologist/ecologist who studies the impacts of stressors on
ecological systems.  Feel free to contact me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) if
you have any questions or would like to discuss the position further.

Cheers

Stephen Cox

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Faculty Position - Texas Tech University
Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of
Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University is seeking a new
Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in the occurrence and
effects of chemical, physical, or biological stressors in the
environment.  The research focus area of the candidate is open,
however, applicants investigating multiple levels of effect and their
integration into higher-level impacts are desirable.  The candidate
will complement and expand areas of expertise represented within our
environmental and human health research, teaching, and service
programs (see www.tiehh.ttu.edu for program description).  The
successful applicant will have an established research, publication
and funding record, and is expected to maintain an active, externally
funded and internationally recognized program.  The successful
candidate should demonstrate significant evidence of collaborative
achievement.  In addition, the candidate should excel in teaching and
be prepared to contribute to the education and training of graduate
students.

Applications for this tenured or tenure-track position will be
accepted until the position is filled.  Applicants must submit online
a complete curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and
interests and a self-statement on how the candidate's proposed
research will compliment the current expertise of the department and
institute.  For a confidential discussion of the position, contact
Stephen Cox at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  For further details on the
application process and submittal of online materials, access the TTU
Employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu and reference
Requisition Number 76844.

Established as a joint venture between Texas Tech University and Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center, TIEHH pursues
multidisciplinary research in the areas of environmental toxicology
and human health. Emphasis is placed on developing innovative
approaches to complex research questions that are of current
importance, including the areas of biological and chemical threats.

Information on the city of Lubbock, Texas can be found at
www.visitlubbock.org and information about Texas Tech University can
be found by visiting www.ttu.edu
Female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  TTU
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and actively
seeks diversity among its employees.  Furthermore, TTU is sensitive to
the needs of dual career couples.