ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY[Marker] Department of Wildlife Ecology University of Maine
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time (9 month/academic-year) tenure-track position in the Department of Wildlife Ecology. The candidate will develop an internationally-recognized research program in Wildlife Population Ecology, with an emphasis on quantitative evaluation, modeling, and dynamics of terrestrial vertebrate populations. A field component to research and expertise in coupling spatial data with population models to assess vital rates, density, occurrence, and dynamics of populations is desired. The candidate will be expected to develop an active and successful extramurally supported research program that is relevant to Maine and the northeastern U.S., and may include (but is not limited to): wildlife population dynamics; estimating population density, occurrence, and vital rates; modeling populations; and integrating wildlife spatial use into population models to assess effects of human perturbations (e.g., forestry, landscape fragmentation, harvesting, alternative energy and land development). We are especially interested in applicants who apply innovative approaches that will complement the department’s current strengths in wildlife research and foster integrative approaches to complex problems requiring applied solutions. Collaborations with other ecologists on or off campus, including with state or federal agencies are expected. The faculty appointment for this position is 50% research and 50% teaching; teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in wildlife population dynamics and conservation, a graduate course in advanced population dynamics and modeling, involvement in existing field ecology courses, and other responsibilities consistent with departmental and college needs. The faculty member is expected to have a strong interest in education, advise and mentor undergraduate students, recruit and train graduate students, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, be active in professional societies, and be committed to the Land Grant University missions of teaching, research, outreach, and public service. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. is required by date of hire in a relevant area of Wildlife Ecology or biological sciences, along with training and research experience in quantitative population ecology and dynamics of vertebrates. A proven track record of conducting high-quality scientific research, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is required. Other measures of potential for success, such as prior success in obtaining funding, college level instruction, professional presentations, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration are desirable. TO APPLY: Submit a PDF document containing a cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching and research interests, and details of post-secondary course work (copies of transcripts or other listing), a list with contact information and a summary of previous professional affiliations for 6 potential references, and request three official letters of recommendation. All application materials and questions regarding the position should be sent to: Dr. Daniel Harrison, Chair of Search Committee, [ mailto:[email protected] ][email protected] with subject heading “Terrestrial Vertebrate Population Ecologist Search”. Review of applications will begin March 31, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required. On January 1, 2011, UMaine became a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine’s tobacco-free policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/. The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
