Two faculty positions are available at the University of Montana. See details below for contact information and how to apply.
Wildlife Population Ecologist The University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation and Wildlife Biology Program seek an individual with teaching and research experience in wildlife population ecology. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology in the College of Forestry and Conservation. Employment will begin fall 2014. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives. This appointment involves responsibilities primarily in the Wildlife Biology Program within the College of Forestry and Conservation (CFC). Wildlife Biology, administered by the CFC, is a joint program among the College, the Division of Biological Sciences, and the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit. There are ~330 undergraduate and 45 graduate students in Wildlife Biology. Specific responsibilities include: · Teach a senior-level wildlife population ecology course and undergraduate or graduate classes in ecology or wildlife biology; · Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program; · Advise undergraduate students, and direct graduate student research in Wildlife Biology at the M.S. and Ph.D. level; and · Participate in Wildlife Biology, CFC, and University committees, and interact with state, federal, and private conservation organizations. Candidates with post-doctoral and teaching experience as well as experience working with natural resource agencies are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements research of other faculty in Wildlife Biology (www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio<http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio>). HOW TO APPLY Screening of applications will begin January 3, 2014 and continue until position is filled. To receive full consideration, applicants are required to submit the following materials online via the University of Montana application website<https://university-montana-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=856&company_id=16254&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992274&startflag=1>. Step 5 "Attachments" in the online application process is where you may upload additional materials. Only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly. · A current CV · Statements of research and teaching interests · Three representative examples of publications (in one of the following formats: doc, xls, txt, rtf, pdf, gif, jpg, htm, html) · Names and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries pertaining to the announcement can be directed to Paul Lukacs, Search Committee Chair at (406)-243-5675 or via email at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Mamalian Biologist The program in Organismal Biology and Ecology (OBE) (http://cas.umt.edu/dbs/graduate_students/OBEGraduatePage.php) in the Division of Biological Sciences and the Wildlife Biology Program (http://www.cfc.umt.edu/WBIO/) at The University of Montana invite applications for a mammalian biologist. These outstanding programs have interactive and collaborative faculty with outstanding records of scholarship, student training, international collaboration and public outreach. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) development of a vigorous, externally funded research program in mammalian ecology/conservation/evolution that includes a strong field component; 2) teaching a senior-level course in mammalogy and undergraduate and graduate course(s) in areas of interest; 3) directing graduate student research in the Organismal Biology and Ecology program and the Wildlife Biology Program; and 4) contributing to the Institute on Ecosystems, which emphasizes integrated, landscape-level science. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess: 1) a Ph.D.; 2) a record of research achievement in the area of mammalian biology with a strong field component and demonstrated success in securing competitive grant funding; and 3) a proven ability to communicate effectively with students, scientists, and the general public. Candidates with post-doctoral experience; teaching; experience directing student research; expertise in areas that complement our current strengths; successful development of proposals; and interaction with state, federal, and private organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should submit application materials (CV, statements of research and teaching interests, representative examples of publications, and names of three references) via online application at: UM Jobs http://bit.ly/HxrDuR. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct queries to: Dr. Joel Berger (Search Committee Chair) - [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
