Assistant Professor/ Wildlife Ecology and Management (75% teaching, 25% research / 10 month tenure track position) Department of Natural Resource Management South Dakota State University (SDSU)
The Department of Natural Resource Management at SDSU is seeking an Assistant Professor/Wildlife Ecologist, full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position. Description: This is a 10-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Natural Resource Management. The appointment is 75% teaching/25% research. Principal Duties: Teach Principles of Wildlife Management (WL 411) and Habitat Conservation and Management (WL 400) annually, and Environmental Conservation (WL 110; service course) and Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques (WL 230; team taught) every other year. Periodically teach Seminars, Special Topics, and Special Problems as needed. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Obtain outside grant and contract research funding, including support for graduate students. Participate in University, College, and Department governance and service; participate in professional service; and participate in outreach activities. Qualifications: Required: Completed Ph.D. in Wildlife Science or closely related area by time of application deadline (March 16, 2012). Demonstrated record of experience in wildlife habitat management. Demonstrated record of research and scholarly activity. Appropriate oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Desired: Commitment to a highly collegial working environment. Experience in grant writing. Quantitative skills. Spatial analysis skills. Computer and technology skills as they relate to teaching, research, and service. Interest in biofuels as one aspect of overall research program. Teaching experience. Professional service. Experience working with diverse groups or cultures. Able to obtain Certification as a Wildlife Biologist from The Wildlife Society within 5 years. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Starting Date: July to August, 2012. University/Department/Community: South Dakota State University is a Land-Grant institution with approximately 12,700 students. The Department of Natural Resource Management (http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/) is located within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and houses the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. Also included within the Department are faculty members in Ecology and Environmental Science, Range Science, and the Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence. There are approximately 340 undergraduate and 60 graduate majors in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The Department houses the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. There are 28 faculty members in Natural Resource Management, with 13 faculty members in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, including Cooperative Research Unit personnel. SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota, a community of 22,000 people on the eastern border of the state. The city has an excellent K-12 educational system. The city is also accessible to major medical facilities, has an active social and cultural environment, and has numerous lakes, parks, and other public lands within a short drive. Sioux Falls, a city of approximately 154,000 with a metropolitan population size of 228,000 and the largest city in the state, is a 45-minute drive to the south. Application Deadline: Complete applications should be received by March 16, 2012 in order to receive full consideration. Selection will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. Application Process: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting." The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, resume, and reference page. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. For questions on the position, contact the Search Chair: Dr. Jon Jenks at 605-688-4783 or email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 318, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
