Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences, College of Forestry and Conservation, The University of Montana
The Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana – Missoula seeks applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology. The Department desires an individual who will develop an externally-funded research program that addresses basic and applied ecological questions in fire-affected ecosystems and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fire science. The successful candidate will mentor and advise undergraduate students in the Fire Science Minor and Ecological Restoration Major (BS), and graduate students in the Systems Ecology (M.S., Ph.D.), Forestry (M.S., Ph.D.), and/or Resource Conservation (M.S.) programs. A Ph.D. in ecology or a related field is required. Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed ecological journals. Post-doctoral experience, evidence of successful grant- acquisition, and university-level teaching are preferred. University of Montana is highly committed to building a culturally diverse environment. Women and all minorities are encouraged to apply. Application review begins on February 23, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. For the complete position announcement, please see: http://bit.ly/1150fire. Inquiries pertaining to the position can be directed to the search committee Chair, Cara Nelson, at [email protected].
