The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science seeks two innovative soil scientists to conduct research, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and to provide outreach in forest, rangeland and ecosystem soil sciences. Both positions are 9-month tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level.
The positions include a Rangeland/Arid Agriculture Soil Scientist and a Soil Scientist. Successful applicants for both positions are expected to: establish a nationally-recognized, competitive research program, preferably with interdisciplinary, interdepartmental collaboration, publish in peer-reviewed journals, obtain extramural grant support, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in soil sciences that are required for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) academic programs, teach additional courses within area of specialization, advise undergraduate and graduate students in the Department and in appropriate interdisciplinary graduate programs, and provide outreach service and leadership to academic, State, professional, and public stakeholders. Candidates for both positions should articulate the following qualifications: An interest in collaborating broadly across disciplines and University academic units to explore questions relating to: climate change or other global change processes; interactions among soil, plants, animals, or water; movement of water, nutrients, and contaminants in the vadose zone; altered fire regimes; plant invasion; or restoration of disturbed ecosystems. Ability to establish a strong field-based research program with complementary analytical skills. Experience in research and teaching programs that are focused on below-ground physical or biological processes and that contribute towards our understanding of ecosystem structure, function, or soil morphology and genesis in forests, rangelands, other wild lands, or agronomic systems. In addition to the qualifications above: The Rangeland/Arid Agriculture Soil Scientist must have a Ph.D. and be able to address areas of research that are currently important to Nevada agriculture including: soil/water/plant relationships in agricultural areas, water movement in soils, and, preferably, management of soils on fire-affected rangelands. The Soil Scientist must have a Ph.D. with specialization in soil science, plant-soil-water interaction, soil biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling or modeling, or closely-related fields. To apply, send: (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research interests; (4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) contact information for three references. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences has 233 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, 18 full-time faculty, and an annual average of $4.4 million in awards from state, regional and national funding competitions. The Department maintains a Masters of Science program and offers doctoral degrees through three interdisciplinary programs managed by the University of Nevada. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe and was recently rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life. Go to https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/12101 to submit application materials, including (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research interests; (4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) contact information for three references. Applications received by 2/5/2013 will receive full consideration. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
