The Department of Environmental Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position in Landscape Ecology. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology or closely aligned science field by the start date, with a record of publication and the ability to generate externally funded research. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses from introductory to upper-level, including the ability to teach large-sized undergraduate courses and develop courses in his or her area of expertise. We seek candidates whose interdisciplinary research examines human and natural system processes and the complex interactions of humans within the context of sustainable environments at multiple scales. This may include coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) within the framework of landscape change. Research areas may include examining landscape structure, function, pattern, process, and dynamics of ecosystem services in natural (e.g., water resources or wildlife) and social systems (e.g., urban infrastructure or sustainable communities). Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in modern analytical techniques, modeling, and GIS. UNCW is located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful 656-acre campus in the historic port city of Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The University currently enrolls more than 15,000 students. Further information about UNCW and the Department of Environmental Studies can be accessed at http://www.uncw.edu/evs. To apply please visit the Web at https://jobs.uncw.edu/. A letter of interest addressed to the committee chair, Dr. James Rotenberg, curriculum vitae and contact information must be attached to the online application system – not e-mailed, mailed or faxed. Adobe PDF or Word format documents are required. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, but they will be accepted until the position is filled. The position starts August 2017. For questions regarding the online application system contact Human Resources at UNCW. UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Number: 2008
