?The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in ecological modeling to begin August 2018. We seek candidates who develop models to examine impacts of land-use, vegetation dynamics, and/or climate change on populations, communities, or ecosystems at local, regional and global scales. The successful candidate's research will complement that of existing faculty, enabling fruitful collaboration and mentoring of graduate students. Opportunities for collaboration and research support include faculty with research interests in aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biodiversity, conservation and global change. Opportunities for collaboration also exist with faculty associated with a newly developed Ph.D. program in Sustainability and the Missouri River Institute (http://www.usd.edu/missouri-river-institute). Teaching may include courses in the candidate's area of expertise, introductory biology, general ecology, or global change biology.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program and actively train M.S. and Ph.D. students. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu<https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/> and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. David Swanson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). The University of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.?
