Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems and Biocultural Conservation Research Cluster Announces 2 New Faculty Positions
The University of North Texas ( UNT: www.unt.edu<http://www.unt.edu/>) has embarked on a major, multi-year university-wide initiative to hire new faculty in priority areas, add new professional staff and make infrastructure improvements to enhance and expand its scientific research. In this context, the Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems and Biocultural Conservation Research Cluster seeks candidates in the following areas: · Plant Ecologist at the Associate/Full Level with a Ph.D. in ecology or related field and research and teaching activities in aspects of global environmental change and preference for a sub-discipline related to bryology (taxonomy, systematics, biogeography and/or ecology) · Ecosystem Services Researcher (rank open) with a Ph.D. in a social science, philosophy, environmental/ecological economics or related discipline and research and teaching activities in a specific sub-area related to values, metaphors and/or perceptions of global environmental change. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the new interdisciplinary Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program (www.chile.unt.edu<http://www.chile.unt.edu/>) with a focus in the interrelationship of ecology and culture in the temperate and sub-Antarctic ecoregion of southern Chile and its relevance and connections to the rest of the world, particularly other high latitude biomes. The selected individual will become part of a “cluster” research team at UNT that includes a multi-year hiring process to further enhance research activities in the science and practice of ecology and conservation. The position will be expected to support the instructional goals of the university at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Program at UNT is coordinated by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Philosophy & Religion Studies with ongoing initiatives linked throughout the university and an intense collaboration with scientists at the Chilean Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (www.ieb-chile.cl<http://www.ieb-chile.cl/>), the nascent Chilean Long-Term Socio-Ecological Research Network (www.ieb-chile.cl/ltser<http://www.ieb-chile.cl/ltser>) and the Universidad de Magallanes (www.umag.cl/williams<http://www.umag.cl/williams>). For posting details and how to apply visit: https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51115 and https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51116 For more information contact: Dr. Christopher B. Anderson, Coordinator of the Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program – UNT and UMAG ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected])>) About UNT: With over 36,000 students, UNT is an emerging research institute (U.S. News & World Report 2009) located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and offering doctoral degrees in 50 different areas. Excellent research facilities as well as competitive salary and start-up funds are available through this cluster hiring process. UNT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
