South Dakota State University Position Announcement Position: Assistant Professor in Wildlife Science
Description: This is a 12-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The appointment is 75% teaching/25% research. This is a new position in the Department. Principal Duties: Teach Principles of Wildlife Management (senior-level course) annually and Environmental Conservation (service course) every other year. Develop a new undergraduate course and a new graduate course. Periodically teach Seminars, Special Topics, and Special Problems as needed. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Obtain outside grant and contract research funding, including support for graduate students. Participate in University, College, and Department governance and service; participate in professional service; and participate in outreach activities. Qualifications: Required: Completed Ph.D. in Wildlife Science or closely related area. Demonstrated record of research and scholarly activity. Appropriate oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Desired: Experience in grant writing. Statistical skills. Computer and technology skills as they relate to teaching, research, and service. Teaching experience. Knowledge of mammalian ecology and management. Professional service. Experience working with diverse groups or cultures. The Wildlife Society certification. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Starting Date: August 1, 2006. University/Department: South Dakota State University is a Land-Grant institution with approximately 11,000 students. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences is in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. There are currently approximately 240 undergraduate and 60 graduate majors in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The Department houses the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. There will be 10 faculty in the Department including Cooperative Unit personnel, with another new position to be added next year. (http://wfs.sdstate.edu) Application Deadline: Complete applications should be received by March 15, 2006 in order to receive full consideration. Selection will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. Application: Send curriculum vitae, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching, research, and service interests and philosophies to (faxed or emailed application materials are not acceptable): Dr. Daniel E. Hubbard, Search Chair Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Box 2140B South Dakota State University Brookings, SD 57007-1696 Telephone: 605-688-6121 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (inquiries only) South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veterans status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. The position can also be viewed at South Dakota State University Position Announcement Position: Assistant Professor in Wildlife Science Description: This is a 12-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The appointment is 75% teaching/25% research. This is a new position in the Department. Principal Duties: Teach Principles of Wildlife Management (senior-level course) annually and Environmental Conservation (service course) every other year. Develop a new undergraduate course and a new graduate course. Periodically teach Seminars, Special Topics, and Special Problems as needed. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Obtain outside grant and contract research funding, including support for graduate students. Participate in University, College, and Department governance and service; participate in professional service; and participate in outreach activities. Qualifications: Required: Completed Ph.D. in Wildlife Science or closely related area. Demonstrated record of research and scholarly activity. Appropriate oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Desired: Experience in grant writing. Statistical skills. Computer and technology skills as they relate to teaching, research, and service. Teaching experience. Knowledge of mammalian ecology and management. Professional service. Experience working with diverse groups or cultures. The Wildlife Society certification. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Starting Date: August 1, 2006. University/Department: South Dakota State University is a Land-Grant institution with approximately 11,000 students. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences is in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. There are currently approximately 240 undergraduate and 60 graduate majors in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The Department houses the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. There will be 10 faculty in the Department including Cooperative Unit personnel, with another new position to be added next year. (http://wfs.sdstate.edu) Application Deadline: Complete applications should be received by March 15, 2006 in order to receive full consideration. Selection will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. Application: Send curriculum vitae, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching, research, and service interests and philosophies to (faxed or emailed application materials are not acceptable): Dr. Daniel E. Hubbard, Search Chair Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Box 2140B South Dakota State University Brookings, SD 57007-1696 Telephone: 605-688-6121 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (inquiries only) South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veterans status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. The Position can also be viewed at: http://wfs.sdstate.edu/wfsdept/Position%20Announcement.pdf
