Assistant Professor of Landscape and Habitat Management School of Natural Resources
The School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position in Landscape and Habitat Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The faculty member will develop a high-impact research (40% FTE) and extension program (60% FTE) that is recognized nationally and internationally in landscape, habitat, and/or wildlife management, landscape ecology, nature-based economic development, assessment of state and federal conservation programs, partnerships for conservation or farm policy, or related topics. The primary audience for this work is landowners/tenants and landowner organizations with collaboration from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and other state and federal agencies. The faculty member will seek and establish effective disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations including effective integration with extension action teams and research groups, connect with stakeholders, agency and/or industry partners to strengthen research/extension programming, and effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, fee revenue, etc.) for research/extension activities. The faculty member will mentor graduate students, publish in high-quality, high-impact scientific journals, and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. The faculty member will translate research-based information into learner-centered products, which includes the creation of scholarly, innovative, and high impact learning programs and tools. The scholar will be expected to identify issues and opportunities focused on learner needs and emerging regional and national issues, measure the impact of their programs, communicate results to administrators, stakeholders, users, and media, and mentor extension colleagues through professional development, translational research, grants and professional writing. In addition, the faculty member is expected to contribute, as an effective scholar and citizen of a land-grant institution, to the integrated mission of home units (e.g., Department, Center), including supporting student recruitment. Required Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of study (e.g., range management, ecology, wildlife management) at time of appointment. Evidence of high potential for research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and evidence of development of proposals for externally-funded grants, is required. The successful candidate will also provide compelling evidence for, or potential of, outreach productivity and should have experience in outreach or extension education, conducting applied research, and reporting to scientific and lay audiences. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of relevant experience in research and outreach related to habitat management, experience working with resource management organizations (e.g., NGOs, or local, state, federal government), experience working with private citizens on resource management issues, and experience as a team leader of outreach activities in landscape, habitat, or wildlife management. To view details of the position and make application, go to: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/50574. Click on "Apply to this job." Complete the application. Attach a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding research and outreach/extension experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on August 29, 2016, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination. --------------------------------------------------------------- Larkin A. Powell Professor of Conservation Biology/Animal Ecology | School of Natural Resources Director, Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit 419 Hardin Hall | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0974 | PHN: 402.472.6825 | FAX: 402.472.2946 lpowe...@unl.edu<mailto:lpowe...@unl.edu> | http://larkinpowell.wix.com/larkinpowell | http://alandethic.blogspot.com<http://alandethic.blogspot.com/>
