The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program in the School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV) is seeking a broadly-trained fisheries ecologist with expertise in inland fisheries management and aquatic sciences to fill a nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position has a projected starting date of January 1, 2017. Summer salary may be available initially in order to establish a research program contingent upon availability of funds.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses and one graduate course annually. An undergraduate Fish Management course will be taught annually. Examples of other possible courses include Aquaculture, Ichthyology, Wildlife and Fisheries Population Ecology, and Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology, according to the candidates' expertise and needs of the program. The candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized research program that complements existing program strengths in wildlife and fisheries ecology. The incumbent will advise undergraduate students, mentor masters' and doctoral students, and publish research results in refereed journals. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with federal and state resource agencies to promote long-term partnerships focused on fish conservation and water resources. Program: The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program at West Virginia University is one of six program areas in the School of Natural Resources (http://naturalresources.wvu.edu/). The program offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The program is housed within the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design. Location: The West Virginia University main campus is located in Morgantown, a small city of 31,000 in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia's northern border adjacent to Pennsylvania. Morgantown was rated No. 1 Small City in America by BizJournals.com. Business Insider named Morgantown the ninth best college town in America. West Virginia University is the state's major research, doctoral degree granting, and land-grant institution. It serves over 29,000 students in 193-degree programs offered by 15 academic schools and colleges. Salary: Salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application: Application: West Virginia University encourages applications from and nominations of women, disabled individuals, veterans, and members of minority groups. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and contact information of four professional references as a single PDF document. The review of applications will begin on August 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Web Site: http://naturalresources.wvu.edu/ West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Meeting the needs of today's professional couples is a critical factor in WVU's success in recruiting and retaining new faculty and senior staff. Our Dual Career Program assists couples in your employment search. WVU belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). Please visit dualcareer.wvu.edu and ohwpawvherc.org for more information and job postings. Qualifications An earned PhD in fisheries sciences or related disciplines by the time of appointment, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, and the potential for obtaining and sustaining a research program from external grants is required. Demonstrated teaching ability is required. The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduates, graduate students, clientele groups, and professionals in the fields of fish and wildlife ecology and conservation biology. Ability to work within interdisciplinary research groups such as the newly created WVU Institute of Water Security and Science is important. Candidates with fisheries-related research interests in contemporary quantitative ecology, climate science, or restoration sciences are of particular interest. Please see: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=03356&lang=en#.V2gOks4dNQg.email for the official job description and information on how to apply online. James T. Anderson, Ph.D. Davis-Michael Professor Forestry and Natural Resources Program Coordinator, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources West Virginia University (304) 293-3825 Office http://wildlife.wvu.edu/
