Vacancy- Assistant Professor in Wildlife Habitat Ecology in Rangeland Systems College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho
The Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences and the Rangeland Center in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Wildlife Habitat Ecology. The successful applicant will help advance teaching, research, and outreach related to wildlife habitat dynamics on rangelands, as well as livestock-wildlife interactions. This appointment will include responsibilities for teaching/advising (30%), research (45%) and outreach/service (25%). The position is located on the main University campus in Moscow, Idaho. The incumbent is expected to become a leader in the College's efforts to advance student understanding of how to assess and manage wildlife habitat in grasslands and shrublands of western North America. Applicants must: 1) hold a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Rangeland Ecology or closely related field by the time of application, 2) have designed, conducted and published peer-reviewed research results related to wildlife habitat ecology, 3) demonstrate experience conducting research in rangeland ecosystems, 4) demonstrate experience with teaching courses or workshops at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, 5) demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills relevant to scientific and land management audiences. Review of applications will begin 15 September 2015 and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Start date no later than August 2016. For a complete description and to apply online, please visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/10458 The University of Idaho is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Lisette Waits, PhD Distinguished Professor Department Head Dept Fish and Wildlife Sciences University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136 Moscow ID 83844-1136 Phone: (208) 885 7823 http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/fishwild/lisettewaits
