University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 09-59F03________________________
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and
Management, a 9-month, tenure track position in the College of
Natural Resources.
Position Description: The successful applicant will teach up to 12
credit hours each semester during the academic year. Course
responsibilities will include team-teaching introductory courses each
semester as well as wildlife management techniques during spring
semester. The incumbent will also develop a course in their specialty
and offer occasional graduate level courses. The successful candidate
will be expected to participate in advising undergraduates and to
provide service to the college, university, and community. They will
also be expected to maintain an active wildlife research program.
Teaching at least 3 weeks during the summer at our field station for
additional compensation is required when needed.
Department/University Description: The wildlife discipline is in the
College of Natural Resources, and is one of the largest undergraduate
wildlife programs in the North America. For more information on the
wildlife discipline and other programs in natural resources at UWSP,
please view the College's web site at http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/.
Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. at or very near completion in wildlife
biology, ecology, or management. Preference will be given to someone
with demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to work with
students in field applications and to conduct applied research. The
discipline is especially interested in candidates who have a
background in urban wildlife management and/or avian ecology.
However, excellent candidates with other specialties will be equally
considered.
Appointment Date: January 2009 or August 2009 (negotiable)
Terms of Employment: Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife
Ecology and Management. Salary is commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
Application Procedure: Send hard copies (no email) of letter of
application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of academic
work, at least 3 letters or reference, a statement of teaching
philosophy, and a statement of scholarship interests and philosophy
to: Dr. Tim F. Ginnett, Chair, Wildlife Search and Screen Committee,
College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point,
Stevens Point, WI, 54481.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2008.
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For
more information, contact Dr. Tim F. Ginnett at 715-346-4191 (e-mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]).
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era
veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes,
we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who
have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity &
Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed.
Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity
revealed as a final candidate.
