Assistant Professor in Wildlife Habitat

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources (CNR) is seeking a fulltime (9-month), tenure-track faculty member who will have a 100% teaching appointment in the Wildlife Ecology Discipline. The successful applicant will teach up to 12 credit hours each semester during the academic year. We are seeking an applicant whose primary teaching responsibility will be in Wildlife Habitat Management and other wildlife and natural resources courses. The successful applicant also may develop graduate-level courses. The successful candidate will be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students, and provide university, community, and professional service. The faculty member also will be expected to maintain an active wildlife research program. Experience in and desire to work with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is expected. Teaching during the summer at one of our field stations for additional compensation is expected as needed.

Apply at: https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=15147

To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received by end of day, 11:59 pm, on February 18, 2019. However, screening may continue until the needs of the recruitment are met.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field

Experience in wildlife habitat management

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to work with students in field applications

Broad training with the ability to teach a variety of wildlife and natural resource-related subject matter

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Experience with hands on management techniques, such as prescribed fire

Post-doctoral or practical work experience in the wildlife profession

Experience in raising extramural funds to support research and outreach activities