The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University
(MSU) seeks an outstanding scholar as The Boone and Crockett Club
Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Policy. The candidate selected for
this position will also serve as Endowed Chair for the Boone and Crockett
Club at MSU. The base position (pos. # ANR-1744) is a tenured position at
the rank of professor with an annual year appointment and a competitive
salary/benefits package.
This Endowed Professor will work with the academic community, wildlife
managers, policy makers, Boone and Crockett Club members, and other
stakeholders to develop knowledge, strategies, and methods to enhance
wildlife productivity and their value to society. Activities of the Boone
and Crockett Chair must be relevant and responsive to the mission of
Michigan State University as a World Grant Institution that integrates
research, outreach, and teaching programs, as well as the creed of the
Boone and Crockett Club in order to enhance the development of wildlife
policy and decision making at the state, nation and international levels
of governance . Responsibilities include conducting research relevant to
wildlife conservation and policy (50%), working with natural resource
agencies (e.g. Michigan Department of Natural Resources) and
wildlife-related stakeholders to develop knowledge, strategies, and
methods to enhance wildlife productivity and their value to society (30%),
and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level related to leadership
and the management of wildlife resources (20%).
Degree Requirement: Ph.D. in a discipline related to wildlife, ecology,
policy or management.
Qualified applicants will have an outstanding record of scholarship in
wildlife ecology and policy. These individuals should have a record of
increasing levels of experience and responsibilities with leading
interdisciplinary groups in their understanding of wildlife conservation
and its importance to society locally, nationally, and globally.
Applicants also should have a record of writing successful research grants
and publications that inform wildlife policy. Additionally, these
individuals must demonstrate evidence of positive stakeholder interactions
and successful mentoring of employees and students. Applicants should
possess a record of scholarly achievements, which would result in the
appointment of full professor with tenure in the Department of Fisheries
and Wildlife at Michigan State University.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The
university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women,
persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. MSU is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Applications and nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2009 or until a
suitable candidate is identified. Interested individuals can find
additional information about the department at www.fw.msu.edu, and should
direct queries to William Taylor, search committee chair
([email protected]). To apply submit (1) a cover letter that summarizes your
qualifications for and interest in the position, including past
scholarship related to wildlife ecology and policy, administrative
experience, leadership skills and successes, and vision for wildlife
conservation, locally, nationally and globally, (2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) research statement, and (4) names and contact information for at least
five potential references. Send the above application materials by e-mail
to Dr. William Taylor ([email protected]), chairperson of the search
committee (subject line: B.C.PROFFESOR). Questions regarding the search
should be directed to Dr. Taylor by email or phone (517-353-3048)
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