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Assistant/Associate Professor – Wildlife Ecology/Conservation Biology

Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Wildlife Ecology/Conservation Biology. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position, with 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. Additional information about the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its programs can be found at our website: (https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/JobPostings/) .

Organization
Auburn University

Location
Auburn, AL

Application Deadline
12/07/2007

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

Responsibilities: The incumbent is expected to develop a significant research program through active pursuit of extramural funding, recruitment of graduate students, and publications in high-quality refereed journals. Candidates should have research interests in the ecology and conservation of non-game and/or threatened and endangered species. We will consider applicants with expertise in any of several taxonomic groups, but prefer candidates working with vertebrate systems. The incumbent is expected to teach a core undergraduate course in the wildlife science curriculum and develop one undergraduate course and one graduate course in their area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a team-taught summer practicum for wildlife science majors.

Qualifications: PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Conservation Biology or closely related field is required. Candidates with research/teaching interests focused on contemporary wildlife conservation issues such as habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, or small population size are highly desirable. Candidates with a strong quantitative background and a commitment to interdisciplinary research are preferred. The incumbent must present evidence of the potential for teaching excellence and a solid record of research productivity that includes publishing in high-quality refereed journals. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment and be able to communicate effectively in English.

Review of applications will begin December 7, 2007, and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified.

Application: To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, and names, addresses (e-mail) and telephone numbers of three references to Mrs. Pam Beasley, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5418.

For additional information contact: Dr. Gary R. Hepp, Chair, Search Committee, phone 334-844-9254, fax 334-844-1084, or e-mail: heppgar@auburn.edu

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information, see https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/JobPostings/.