*Assistant Professor – Wildlife Ecology and Management*
Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the area of Wildlife Ecology and Management. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position, with 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. Additional information about the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its programs can be found at our website<https://sites.auburn.edu/academic/sfws> (http://www.auburn.edu/sfws). *Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply* *Responsibilities:* The incumbent is expected to develop a significant research program through active pursuit of extramural funding, recruitment of graduate students, and publications in high-quality refereed journals. The incumbent also is expected to teach a core undergraduate course in the wildlife science curriculum and develop one undergraduate course and one graduate course in their area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a team-taught summer practicum for undergraduate wildlife science majors. *Qualifications:* PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Biology or closely related field is required. We seek candidates with research/teaching interests focused on contemporary wildlife conservation issues. Those with a strong quantitative background and having worked in an applied decision-making context are preferred. The incumbent must present evidence of the potential for teaching excellence and a solid record of research productivity that includes publishing in high-quality refereed journals. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills required. Review of applications will begin *28 February 2012*, and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. *Application: *To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, and names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Mrs. Pam Beasley ([email protected]), School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5418. For additional information contact: Dr. Gary R. Hepp, Chair, Search Committee, phone 334-844-9254, fax 334-844-1084, or e-mail: [email protected] Todd Steury Assistant Professor Auburn University
