Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation on Working Lands

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation on Working Lands

LOCATION:  Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

APPOINTMENT:  Nine-month, tenure-track, Academic Faculty with 20% Extension appointment

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: 1) Ph.D. in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or closely related field; 2) research excellence as evidenced by publications in high impact journals in your discipline; 3) research expertise in wildlife conservation or natural resource management.

Highly Desirable: 1) post-doctoral experience; 2) research that addresses basic and applied questions in wildlife conservation biology with an emphasis on biodiversity and/or ecosystem services on working lands, grasslands, or rangelands; 3) relevant and impactful teaching experience; 4) experience collaborating with private landowners, local communities, natural resource agencies, and other relevant organizations to co-produce and apply science-based actionable knowledge; 5) record of obtaining research funding from diverse sources; 6) demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including excellence in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; 2) teach the equivalent of approximately one course per year that will be of broad interest to students with concentrations in wildlife biology, conservation biology, or rangeland management; 3) significantly engage in extension activities, and educational outreach related to wildlife on working lands in Colorado and beyond; 4) participate in other professional and university service and outreach activities.

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Parental leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Please submit: 1) your curriculum vitae, 2) unofficial transcript from doctoral institution, 3) a 1 page cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position, 4) a statement (2-3 pages total) describing your research program, philosophy of teaching, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and potential outreach and engagement as Extension faculty, and 5) contact information for four professional references to: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/73391

DEADLINE: For full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by January 31, 2020. Preferred start date is August 2020.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.