Revised version of a previously posted Lecturer position in Wildlife
Policy and Ecology
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Lecturer position in
Wildlife Policy and Ecology
Department of Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine, Orono
The Department of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine is
seeking applications for an academic year Lecturer position in
wildlife policy/ecology and human dimensions of wildlife management.
The position will be 100% teaching and will include undergraduate
advising Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. This appointment is for a one-year term, with
continuation contingent upon program needs, funding availability, and
satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities:
Teaching The successful canddidate will be expected to teach or
co-teach up to 15 credit hours with two undergraduate courses in the
Fall semester, two courses in the Spring semester and a course
section during the spring May-term. The candidate will have full
teaching responsibilities for the Wildlife Policy and Administration
(WLE 470/570) course in the fall and the Senior Paper in Ecology &
Environmental Sciences (EES 400) course in the spring. They will also
co-teach Ecology Laboratory (WLE 201; fall) and Wildlife Field Survey
(WLE 250: May-term). Another course will be taught in the spring as
needed, or that is based on expertise of candidate. Additionally,
this individual will serve as academic advisor to approximately 25
undergraduate students.
Qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. in a relevant area of wildlife policy, ecology and
management, by date of hire. Prior teaching experience and field
experience is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively
communicate with students and professional colleagues is essential.
Preference will be given to candidates who can provide effective
instruction in both classroom and field settings.
Background:
The Wildlife Ecology program offers a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology with
concentrations in Wildlife Science & Management, Freshwater
Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, as well as a strong graduate
program which includes M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For additional
information, visit our home page at:
<http://umaine.edu/wle/>http://umaine.edu/wle/
TO APPLY: Submit a PDF document containing: 1) a cover letter
indicating disciplinary focus, professional activities, teaching
interests and experience, and other information relevant to meeting
the position qualification; 2) a C.V. including documentation of
teaching and experience: 3) details of post-secondary course work
(copies of transcripts or other listing); and 4) names of 5 potential
references with addresses and phone numbers and three official
letters of recommendation from a subset of those individuals. All
application materials and questions regarding the position should be
sent to: Dr. Judith Rhymer, Chair of Search Committee,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] with subject heading
"Wildlife Policy Search". Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background
checks will be required.
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
UMaine became a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine's
tobacco-free policy is online
