http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496299/assistant-professor-forest-ecolo
gy
Working Title:
Assistant Professor - Forest Ecology
Official Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Candidates will have a PhD in forest ecology or closely related discipline.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Evidence of established scholarship including a strong record of publishing
in peer-reviewed journals together with the potential for contributions of
national and international significance at the Assistant Professor level;
Evidence of success in securing extramural funding; Evidence of excellent
teaching skills.
Position Summary:
Here is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to conduct research and
teach in forest ecology. Ideally, the successful candidate will focus on
forest and landscape responses to change agents and the manipulation of
forest structure and composition. Our new colleague will create a vibrant
research program and make meaningful contributions in teaching; and
mentoring undergraduates, graduates, and trainees. The Department of Forest
and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
internationally known for its research, teaching, and outreach and we are
eager to welcome a new colleague to work and collaborate with us.
Principal duties:
The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology invites applications for a
tenure-track, assistant professor position in forest ecology.
Specializations might include forest community, disturbance, ecosystem, or
landscape ecology. Faculty positions carry a commitment to teaching,
research, and outreach, as well as professional and university service as
appropriate to faculty rank.
The candidate will develop a creative, nationally and internationally
prominent forest ecology research program. Ideally, her or his research will
focus on forest and landscape responses to change agents, and the
manipulation of forest structure and composition. Research will traverse
multiple temporal and spatial scales, and include synergistic collaborations
with colleagues and professionals both on and off campus.
The candidate will develop as an engaging and effective teacher with primary
responsibility for at least one course in our accredited, undergraduate
Forest Science curriculum. He or she also will teach a second course that
advances our broader teaching mission. Course topics will depend on
interests and Department needs. Expectations also include undergraduate
advising, and graduate and trainee mentoring.
Additional Information
We seek candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense and strive to
provide a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.
Our curiosity, creativity, and drive make us a top program nationally and
internationally. Our Department is a campus hub for applied ecology, spatial
analysis and remote sensing of ecosystems, and the social sciences related
to natural resource management and conservation. Learn more about us at
http://fwe.wisc.edu.
About the community: Situated on the isthmus between Lakes Monona and
Mendota, UW-Madison and the Madison area are renowned for vibrant culture,
scenic beauty, abundance of recreational and entertainment opportunities,
exceptional K-12 schools, friendly feel, and high quality of life.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will equally consider all qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A criminal background
check will be required prior to employment. Unless confidentiality is
requested, information regarding applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Employee Class:
Faculty
Department(s):
CALS/ FOREST & WILDLIFE ECOL
Full Time Salary Rate:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Term:
N/A
Appointment percent:
100%
Anticipated begin date:
AUGUST 10, 2018
Number of Positions:
1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 26, 2017
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system
(via jobs.wisc.edu) by the deadline date to ensure consideration.
To apply, click "Apply Now."
Applicants should upload three (3) separate documents: a cover letter,
curriculum vita, and statement of research and teaching interests. In
addition, you will be asked for the contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for assuring
full consideration is November 26, 2017; however this position will remain
open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. For
questions about submitting applications, please contact Dean Ladwig in
Russell Labs at dean.lad...@wisc.edu or (608) 263-4346. For other questions
about this position, please contact Eric Kruger, Search Committee Chair, at
elkru...@wisc.edu or (608) 262-4754.
Questions about the position can be directed to:
Eric Kruger
Phone: 608-262-4754
1630 Linden Dr
Fax: N/A
120 Russell Laboratories
Email: elkru...@wisc.edu <mailto:elkru...@wisc.edu>
Madison, WI 53706-1598
