The Department of Biology at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure track position in Wildlife Biology at the level of Assistant Professor. The position is integral to our undergraduate major in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and will also strengthen the department’s teaching and research missions in ecology and evolutionary biology.
We seek an individual with expertise in field-based, hypothesis-driven research involving the ecology of mammals. Specific interests may include but are not limited to human dimensions of wildlife biology, plant-herbivore interactions, disease ecology, and behavioral ecology. The successful candidate will benefit from our location in the northern plains (including three University-owned field stations in the region) and opportunities to engage with state and regional resource management agencies and conservation organizations. The University is committed to development of competitive research programs and the successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program. Teaching duties will not exceed two courses per year during the first several years. Course offerings will depend on the candidate’s specific expertise, but may include courses such as Ecology of Mammals, Conservation Biology, or wildlife-related courses focused on human dimensions. The department offers graduate degrees through the Ph.D. and active training of graduate students is expected. A Ph.D. is required for this position and postdoctoral experience preferred. The position will begin 16 August 2014. Review of applications will begin Oct 21, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Send, in the following order, a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, three representative reprints, and the names and contact information for at least three references as a single pdf file to Dr. Robert Newman at [email protected]. Address for mail contact is University of North Dakota, Department of Biology, 10 Cornell St., Stop 9019, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9019. For more information: www.und.edu/dept/biology/jobs.htm. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. Veteran’s preference does not apply to this position.
