The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE;
http://snre.arizona.edu <http://snre.arizona.edu>/) at the University of
Arizona (UA) (http://www.arizona.edu/) seeks outstanding applicants for
a tenure-eligible position in Ecohydrology at the rank of advanced
Assistant or Associate Professor of Ecohydrology excited to join our
growing interdisciplinary faculty and complement our existing research
strengths. Successful applicants will be expected to continue their
externally funded research program focused on interactions between the
biosphere and the hydrological cycle, and to contribute to excellence in
teaching and outreach within the School of Natural Resources and the
Environment. We encourage applications from candidates with a strong
physical science focus and research interests in one or more of the
following areas: riparian systems, water supply and water quality,
stream hydrology, applied geomorphology, ecophysiology, biometeorology,
the soil-water-plant continuum, sustainability and conservation of water
resources. This position offers the opportunity for applicants to engage
in multiple exciting interdisciplinary initiatives including research
made possible through the School’s partnerships with the Critical Zone
Observatory Network, the Santa Rita Experimental Range, the Walnut Gulch
Experimental Watershed, the Landscape Evolution Observatory at Biosphere
2, the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON).
SNRE, has strong research, teaching and outreach programs in wildlife
and fisheries ecology; conservation biology; eco-hydrology and watershed
management; rangeland ecology, restoration, and management; global
change ecology and management; and arid lands research. SNRE is also
host to multiple cooperators from both the federal (the USGS Arizona
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the USGS Sonoran Desert
Research Station, the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative
Ecosystem Studies Unit, the USGS Southwest Climate Science Center, the
National Phenology Network) and state (Game and Fish Dept., Dept. of
Transportation, Dept. of Environmental Quality) agencies. Our
cooperative extension personnel have strong connections to landowners
throughout Arizona.
Diversity of thought, background, and experience powers our culture of
innovation, success, and life-changing discovery. We welcome candidates
who have the academic qualifications appropriate for the appointment at
the rank of advanced assistant or associate professor and the ability to
work effectively within a broadly diverse community of students and
scholars.
Applications must include: a (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae,
(iii) statement of research (2-3 pages) and teaching (2-3 pages)
interests, and (iv) the names and contact information of 3-5 references.
Within these materials we ask the applicant to explain how they will
work to engage and support underrepresented groups in research and in
the classroom. We also request that the candidate nominate two published
articles that exemplify the current direction of their research.
Applicants can apply online at https://uacareers.com/postings/15729.
Review of applications will commence February 3, 2017 and continue until
a suitable candidate is found. Start date is negotiable.
Direct questions about the position to the chair of the search
committee: David Moore, (davidjpmoore (at) email.arizona.edu).
David JP Moore
Associate Professor
School of Natural Resources and the Environment
ENR2 Bldg. N415
1064 E. Lowell Street
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Office: N415
Phone: 520 621 9998
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