*Associate Professor of Natural Resources* *Aquatic Ecology and Lake Studies*
*Position: *Tenure-track, academic-year position as Associate Professor emphasizing aquatic ecology and lake studies. The individual will participate in teaching, scholarship, advising and outreach in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) and will serve as the managing Director of the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory (RESL) at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who have (1) demonstrated expertise in research on lake ecology or lake ecosystems, (2) a commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and research, and (3) a desire to work in a School and University that are committed to transdisciplinary researchthat incorporates ecological and environmental science, modeling, and the social sciences.
*Responsibilities: *The successful candidate will teach courses in aquatic ecology and water resources management including a graduate course in the area of their specialty and will, if appropriate, participate in the School's interdisciplinary core curriculum. The candidate will maintain an active and extramurally supported research program in aquatic ecology and lake studies and participate in an emerging interdisciplinary research program that addresses the impacts of climate and environmental change on Lake Champlain and its basin. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students and supervising the research of advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the candidate's area of expertise. As the Director of the RESL the candidate will be responsible for managing the research facilities of the lab, including the R/V /Melosira/, and for interacting with the faculty, students, and stakeholders who have an interest in the lab. The Director will be the first point of contact to coordinate the joint activities of the RESL, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, and the other partners at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
*Qualifications: *Applicants should have 1) a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, lake studies, or a related discipline relevant to the position and responsibilities described above, 2) a strong record of teaching, 3) a well-established and consistent record of competitive research support and scholarly accomplishment, 4) a commitment to public understanding of science, and 5) a documented record of promoting ethnic and gender diversity/equity in their academic endeavors. Administrative experience with research facilities management is highly desirable. The position will be filled at the level of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have credentials commensurate with this position and will be expected to achieve tenure at the University of Vermont in a timely manner, to be negotiated.
*Application: *Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted electronically at www.uvmjobs.com, referencing requisition number 033813. Screening of applications will begin 15 January 2011, and will continue until the position has been filled. Appointment will begin Fall semester 2011. Inquires may be made to Dr. William "Breck" Bowden, Chair, Aquatic Ecology/Lake Studies Search Committee at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
*Setting: *The University of Vermont is located in Burlington, situated between the Green and Adirondack Mountains on the shoreline of Lake Champlain. This is an outstanding location and opportunity to establish a program of research and teaching at a highly ranked environmental university. See http://www.uvm.edu/envnr/lakestudies for more information about this position.
