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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Inouye
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:29 PM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst. Prof., wildlife, UT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
The Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a 12 month, tenure-track
faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management (60%
teaching, 40% research).
The individual must be committed to excellence in teaching and have a strong
interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. A strong
background in research, with a focus on applied wildlife habitat management
and ecology is expected. The candidate's expertise should complement the
Department's existing teaching and research programs. Experience/expertise
in one or more of the following areas is important: habitat management,
wildlife ecology, fire ecology, habitat restoration and agroecology,
including U.S. Farm Bill conservation programs. Additional skills in GIS,
remote sensing or quantitative analyses are also desirable.
The individual is expected to instruct the following upper-division
courses: Wildlife Techniques, Upland Habitat Management and Prescribed Fire
Management; and, co-instruct the Department's capstone course (Planning and
Management of Forest, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources). The person hired
for the position also will be responsible for leading the Department's
wildlife and fisheries internship program and is expected to have active
involvement with the U.T. Chapter of The Wildlife and Fisheries Society. The
candidate will be required to advise undergraduate and graduate students,
build a graduate research program, secure extramural funding and publish in
the peer-refereed literature. Engagement in university and professional
service activities and commitment to the Land Grant University mission of
teaching, research and outreach is expected.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, natural resources,
biological science or a closely related field.
Additional Desired Qualifications: Postdoctoral or faculty experience that
includes teaching, advising and mentoring university students, experience in
supervising student research, a strong publication record, success in grant
writing, ability and intent to cooperate and collaborate with state and
federal natural resource agencies and non-government organizations and
experience in interdisciplinary teams. Experience as a practicing wildlife
biologist or manager and certification by The Wildlife Society as an
Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist would be an asset.
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 15, 2011.
To apply: Email a cover letter, curriculum vita, statements of both teaching
and research philosophies, copies of official transcripts for all degrees
completed and letters of recommendation from (3) references, to Penny
Barnhart
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If you have questions, please contact Richard Strange
(<mailto:[log in to unmask]
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or Penny Barnhart
(<mailto:[log in to unmask]
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865-974-7988).
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