DIRECTOR, WILDLIFE BIOLOGY PROGRAM,
DEPARTMENT OF ECOSYSTEM AND CONSERVATION SCIENCES,
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY& CONSERVATION,
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, MISSOULA
POSITION APPOINTMENT: The University of Montana College of Forestry and
Conservation seeks a visionary leader with administrative, teaching, and
research experience in wildlife biology to direct an interdisciplinary team of
wildlife biology faculty that comprise one of the highest ranked programs in
the country. This is a twelve month, tenure-track position as a Director of
the Wildlife Biology Program in the Department of Ecosystem and Conservation
Sciences (DECS) in the College of Forestry & Conservation (CFC). Employment
may begin 1 July 2013.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with faculty to provide vision and strong leadership to
further enhance the Wildlife Biology Program at the college, university,
national, and international levels and facilitate the program's teaching,
research, and service. This appointment involves leadership, administrative,
and fundraising responsibilities for the Wildlife Biology Program, including
coordination of program activities amongst 20 faculty, 350 undergraduate, and
50 graduate students in Wildlife Biology. The Program is a joint program among
the College of Forestry and Conservation, Division of Biological Sciences, and
the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) guide undergraduate and graduate curriculum
development to ensure we are training the next generation of leaders in the
field of Wildlife Biology; 2) develop and maintain a relationship with resource
management agency staff to help preserve a focus on real-world, applied
problems; 3) work to raise external funds to meet programmatic goals and
enhance opportunities for students; 4) foster positive communication and
collaboration with local, national, and international conservation
organizations and governmental agencies to support our teaching and research
mission; 5) supervise two to three administrative staff; 6) direct graduate and
undergraduate wildlife seminars and/or teach a course in area of expertise; 7)
participate in Wildlife Biology, CFC, and university committees.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess: 1) Ph.D.
in the area of wildlife biology or a related field and professional
accomplishments equivalent to an academic rank of Associate Professor or
higher; 2) experience in the field of wildlife biology, including publications
in peer-reviewed journals and successful development of competitive
externally-funded grants; 3) a record of high quality teaching and/or outreach
in wildlife and conservation biology or related fields; 4) significant
administrative experience with diverse groups of wildlife researchers; 5)
experience with external funding, private fundraising, and/or grant
administration; 6) an ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with
students, wildlife professionals, university administrators, and private
donors. Candidates with effective experience interacting with natural resource
agencies, international conservation experience, and active participation in
professional organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
THE COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES: The University of Montana is located in Missoula,
a community of 80,000 people in the Rocky Mountains. Scientists and students
have access to CFC's Lubrecht Experimental Forest and Bandy Experimental Ranch,
the Flathead Lake Biological Station, and the Boone and Crockett Club's
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch. In addition, there is a strong research
community in the surrounding area including the U.S.F.S. Rocky Mountain
Research Station, several non-profit groups, state, and federal scientists.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Screening of applicants will begin 15 January 2013,
and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Questions regarding the
position should be directed towards:
Lisa Eby, Chair, Wildlife Biology Program Director
Search Committee
Wildlife Biology Program; College of Forestry and
Conservation
Phone: (406) 243-5984; email:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
To apply go to: http://umjobs.silkroad.com/ and upload the following materials:
(1) Statement of administrative experience and interest; (2) Curriculum vitae;
(3) Recent publications, (4) Copies of unofficial transcripts
The University of Montana is an AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans preference employer.
Minorities and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Position
announcements can be made available in alternative formats upon request.
Finalists will be subjected to a background check.
