Lecturer in Animal Ecology – Iowa State University The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/) at Iowa State University seeks to hire a non-tenure-track, 9-month, full-time Lecturer in Animal Ecology. This position will be responsible for contributing to the undergraduate teaching curriculum focusing on Animal Ecology. This major includes approximately 400 undergraduate students studying wildlife ecology, wildlife care, fisheries and aquatic sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, and natural resources interpretation. Teaching expectation is the equivalent of four (4) courses per semester, 3 credits per course on average, for approximately 15-20 teaching contact hours per week. Courses to be covered by this position may include Principles of Wildlife Conservation (A Ecl 231), coordinating and providing instruction for labs for Vertebrate Biology (A Ecl 365), Ecological Methods (A Ecl/Biol 371), Controversies in Natural Resources (NREM 460), and the development of new courses including (but not limited to) Wildlife-Habitat Relationships, Wildlife Forensics, Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Captive Wildlife Husbandry and Management, based upon the candidate's expertise. Other opportunities may exist depending on qualifications and some service to the department is expected.
Required qualifications include a M.S. degree in Animal Ecology or related field and teaching experience which demonstrates evidence of effective teaching, public speaking and presentations. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Animal Ecology or closely related field, teaching experience at the college/university (4-year) level, documented experience using modern technology or techniques that encourage student learning, and participation in teaching workshops to improve teaching techniques. Minimum starting salary is $45,000, commensurate with qualifications. Starting date is 16 August 2014; the appointment ends 15 May 2017 with possibility of renewal. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 17 APRIL 2014. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check. To apply for this position, visit http://www.iastatejobs.com and search for Vacancy ID #140194. Once you have located the position click on "Apply for this Vacancy" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1. A letter of application/cover letter 2. Curriculum vita 3. A statement of teaching philosophy 4. Copies of all college transcripts 5. Names and complete contact information including email addresses for three professional references For more information regarding this position, please email Dr. Stephen J. Dinsmore at [email protected] or call 515-294-1348. Please direct questions regarding the application process to [email protected] or 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
