corrected URL for online applications: http://recruitments.ucdavis.edu/
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Professor of Urban Conservation Ecology Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis Title: Assistant Professor of Urban Conservation Ecology in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology. Responsibilities: The successful applicant will develop a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program that addresses questions relevant to conservation of vertebrates in urban and anthropogenically-influenced environments of California and the region. The appointee will develop a lower-division course in Urban Conservation Ecology and other undergraduate and graduate conservation-related courses that contribute to the department’s mission. The appointee will also be expected to share responsibility in other departmental teaching needs and to develop additional coursework in his/her area of expertise. Collegiality and good teaching are valued highly in the department, and the appointee will be expected to participate in committee work, administration, undergraduate and graduate advising, and other tasks that are shared by department faculty. This position is offered at the tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, with fiscal year (11-month) term employment to be offered ! and continued based on academic personnel review. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in a biological discipline relevant to urban conservation ecology. Evidence of research excellence in the discipline of urban conservation ecology, and ability to obtain extramural support for research activities. Interest in developing a research program to investigate population responses to urbanization, agricultural use, road networks, or other forms of human activity; interest in integrating behavioral responses to anthropogenic change. We seek candidates with vertebrate expertise, and we are especially interested in applicants who work with birds. Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching (e.g., experience, awards, course reviews, letters from colleagues). Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to non-scientific and public audiences. Evidence of collegiality and professional service consistent with departmental, campus, and professional citizenship. Evidence of ability a! nd interest in training/mentoring graduate students. Interest in advising undergraduate students. Salary: Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor rank at the University of California. Applications: To obtain additional information and apply for the position please use the following website: http://recruitments.ucdavis.edu. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by 31 March 2011. Please supply: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) publication list, 3) up to three publications, and 4) statement of research and teaching interests. Three (3) letters of reference are required. Please refer to the website for specific instructions. Additional inquiries should be directed to Professor John Eadie, Recruitment Advisory Committee Chair, Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology, One Shields Ave., University of California, Davis, CA 95616, Tel (530) 754-9204, FAX (530) 752-4154, email: [email protected]. THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISH, & CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AT UC DAVIS ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT BODY REFLECTING THE POPULATION AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CALIFORNIA AND THE NATION. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
