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​Position Title: Tenure Track Position – Marine Resource Economics or Marine Socio-Economics
  • Location: School of Ocean Science and Engineering – Coastal Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Closing Date: 11/30/2018
  • Position Description: The Division of Coastal Sciences in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Marine Resource Economics or Socio-Economics at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to begin in Fall 2019.
  • Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: We seek a resource economist, socio-economist and/or policy expert to focus on coastal and marine natural assessment and management and coupled natural/human systems. Areas of research are broad, and include, but are not limited to: evaluation & valuation of ecosystem services; applying social science to resource management; societal impacts of environmental change; coastal resilience; stakeholder engagement; aquaculture; fisheries; energy; health. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed literature, mentor, participate in graduate instruction and develop courses in their area of study (e.g., economic concepts, ecosystem services, human & natural systems, environmental law). Preference will be given to applicants showing potential for collaboration within SOSE, and other units including USM’s College of Business and Economic Development.
  • Additional Information: SOSE includes two academic divisions, Coastal Sciences, and Marine Science, and four R&D centers: Center for Fisheries Research and Development, Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Marine Education Center and Marine Research Center. The position will be located in Ocean Springs at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Ocean Springs is known for its beauty, natural resources, and arts. It is home to galleries, restaurants, and schools that are ranked among the best in the state.
  • How to Apply: Applications must be submitted here: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=392&site=1. Now hiring a Tenure Track Faculty - Marine Resource Economics or Marine Socio-Economics! usm.csod.com Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted online (jobs.usm.edu). Applications from junior and senior level scientists are enco... Applications from junior and senior level scientists are encouraged. For full consideration, send by 11/30/2018 1) letter of interest, 2) vitae, 3) statement of research interests and plans, 4) statement of teaching accomplishments, plans and philosophy, 5) names of three references. All attachments must be uploaded at the time of submission.
  • Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
  • Duration of Appointment: Nine-month, Tenure-track
  • Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. 
  • Preferred Qualifications: Record of scholarship, service, grant development, communication, and commitment to diversity. For appointment at Associate or Full Professor level candidates should have evidence of consistent research funding, productivity, and a national or international reputation for excellence in their discipline.
  • For More Information: Dr. Leila Hamdan, Search Committee Chair, 228-818-8011, leila.hamdan@usm.edu
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Internet-of-Things and Ecological Analytics 
  • Location: Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University
  • Closing Date: December 1, 2018
  • Position Description: The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking applicants to develop a leading research and education program focused on ecological analytics and the advancement of natural resource management u sing data derived from an Internet of Things (IoT) (Link for full position description).
  • Responsibilities: This is a tenure-track, academic-year position. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a leading, extramurally funded research program in the area of IoT and ecological analytics, such as the development of IoT components and architecture, analytical and pedagogical approaches involving IoT and big data, and ecological analytics or related analytical procedures. The ideal candidate will develop novel methods and tools to integrate diverse data across a variety of ecological domains, IT platforms, and analytical frameworks, such as those found in high-performance computing or big-data environments. Analytical efforts focusing on data fusion, visualization, forecast modeling, or data mining are all desirable areas of scholarship. Interdisciplinary collaboration across the department’s diverse natural resources faculty will be essential. Duties of the IoT position include developing upper division and/or graduate courses in IoT and ecological an alytics, as well as providing lecture modules on IoT/data analytics where appropriate in undergraduate courses currently taught to departmental majors. Depending on preferences of the successful candidate, a minority joint appointment in another academic department may be available. Relationships with Purdue research centers and initiatives are also encouraged.
  • Application Process: Submit: 1) letter of application, 2) statement of research goals and objectives in this position (two pages maximum), 3) statement of teaching philosophy (two pages maximum), and 4) curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication list, including the names and contact information for at least three professional references. FNR is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Questions: Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Bryan Pijanowski (via telephone at 765-496-2215 or email bpijanow@purdue.edu) or Dr. Songlin Fei (via telephone at 765-496-2199 or email sfei@purdue.edu). Application packets should be emailed to Marlene Mann (mmann@purdue.edu). A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
  • How to Apply: https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/positionAssistProf_IOT.aspx
  • Salary: commensurate with experience, qualifications and previous accomplishments
  • Duration of Appointment: 9 month, tenure track
  • Qualifications Required: A Ph.D. in statistics, computer science, geospatial analytics, or artificial intelligence with demonstrated knowledge of ecology and environmental science, or a Ph.D. in an ecological discipline with demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and imple menting IoT-based analytics at a high level. SALARY: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and previous accomplishments. CLOSING DATE: December 1, 2018, or until filled.
  • For More Information: bpijanow@purdue.edu; sfei@purdue.edu
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure Track - USU LAEP
  • Location: Logan, UT
  • Closing Date: Open until filled 
  • Position Description: The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP) invites candidates for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor faculty appointment. We are seeking candidates who can bring innovative research and teaching to advance the Department’s mission. The successful candidate will enhance environmental and bioregional planning in the Department. Candidates should demonstrate a clear potential to succeed in an academic environment through excellence in research, the position’s primary responsibility, through scholarly publication and securing extramural funding, as well as effective teaching, and service. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to LAEP’s diversity and its collegial environment. 
  • How to Apply: https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=3727
  • Salary: Commensurate with experience
  • Duration of Appointment: 9-month tenure track position
  • Qualifications Required: Candidates should have demonstrated ability to establish a recognized program of research and to teach a variety of studio/lecture courses covering core competencies in one or more of the following areas:
    • Landscape ecology,
    • Ecosystem services,
    • Climate change and community resiliency,
    • Wildlife and/or water conservation planning.
  • Minimum Qualifications: 
    • Applicants must hold at least one degree in landscape architecture, bioregional/environmental planning, or a closely allied discipline;
    • The required terminal degree is an earned doctoral degree or a master’s degree with significant evidence of research productivity;
    • Ability to contribute to LAEP’s commitment to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups (e.g., gender, ethnicity, disability, geography).
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Degrees in multiple disciplines;
    • A record of peer-reviewed scholarship and publication;
    • Demonstration of external funding for research endeavors;
    • Previous teaching experience;
    • Evidence of community engagement and outreach;
    • Postdoctoral experience.
  • For More Information: carlos.licon@usu.edu
Position Title: Research Ecologist
  • Location: Las Cruces, NM
  • Closing Date: 9/12/2019
  • Position Description: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agricultures chief scientific research agency and one of the worlds premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture. The position is located at the Range Management Research Unit (RMRU), Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The mission of RMRU is to develop ecologically-based knowledge systems and technologies for management, conservation, monitoring, and assessment of western rangelands. The incumbent will conduct research and investigate the use of vegetation phenology to predict ecosystem responses to changes in climate and soil health. The incumbent will formulate phenological indicators of gradual and abrupt changes in primary production that integrate remotely-sensed imagery and ground-based observations. The ideal candidate will have experience with remotely-sensed data, modeling of spatial and/or time series data, and land surface modeling. The incumbent will also possess experience working with large datasets and data mining approaches and an understanding of plant ecology/phenology is desirable. This is a temporary appointment with an initial not to exceed date of 2 years. An extension of the appointment up to a total of 4 years may be possible with no further competition.
  • How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510874600
  • Salary: $61,218 to $95,388 per year
  • Duration of Appointment: 2 yrs
  • Qualifications Required: 
    • ​A Ph.D. is required
    • Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met
    • Pre-employment fingerprint check with successful adjudication is required
    • Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you may be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report inquiry.
    • This position requires a Ph.D in Ecology or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 
    • GS-0408: Degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. 
    • Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 
  • For More Information: Dawn Browning, Phone: 575-646-8032, Fax: 575-646-5889, E-mail: dawn.browning@ars.usda.gov
Position Title: ​Assistant Professor, Landscape Scale Conservation Planning and Park Management
  • Location: Department of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State University
  • Appointment: Nine month tenure-track position
  • About the Position: ​The Department of Natural Resource Management (NRM) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month position (50% Teaching, 50% Research) at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in utilizing landscape ecology to inform conservation planning for natural areas, parks, and protected areas to start as soon as mutually agreeable and no later than August 2019. We seek a talented collaborator who will work with other faculty and stakeholders to implement the new undergraduate major in NRM, Conservation Planning and Park Management (CPPM). The candidate will contribute to teaching excellence by developing foundational courses in CPPM, and will build a program of externally funded research within their area of expertise. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Responsibilities: The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in cultivating foundational coursework for the new CPPM program. They will also contribute to team-taught courses in Integrated Natural Resource Management and Park Management, collaborating with faculty within NRM in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the Sport & Recreation Management program in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The candidate will be expected to be active in research in their area of expertise and contribute to a nationally recognized research program which includes developing extramural sources of funds and publishing in peer-reviewed national and international journals. We anticipate that the research will be highly collaborative and interdisciplinary. The candidate will serve as program coordinator for the CPPM major, will advise CPPM undergraduates, and will contribute to advising and professional development of M.S. and Ph.D. students. Participation in service associated with natural resource conservation is expected, including involvement with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks, professional organizations, and student organizations affiliated with the department. 
  • Minimum Qualifications: 
    • Earned PhD Degree by January 1, 2019 in a field related to landscape ecology that informs conservation planning for natural resources;
    • Research experience related to conservation and planning of natural areas, parks, and protected areas at landscape scales;
    • Geospatial analysis skills and experience with GIS use;
    • Candidates must be enthusiastic scientists and teachers with excellent communication skills (verbal, written and electronic);
    • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a contributing team member;
    • A publication record commensurate with experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Post-doctoral training landscape ecology, or closely related field applicable to the conservation and management of natural areas, parks, and protected areas;
    • Established record of external grant funding and experience in grant budget management;
    • Publications in national/international peer-reviewed journals;
    • Demonstrated interest in and/or experience with the scholarship of teaching and learning;
    • Demonstrated experience working  as a contributing team member;
    • Demonstrated experience collaborating with natural resource agencies;
    • Strong quantitative skills;
    • An expert skill set in addressing questions that can be applied to natural resource conservation and management;
    • Demonstrated service to professional organizations.
  • Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • University/Community: South Dakota State University (SDSU) is an 1862 Land-Grant institution with approximately 12,500 students and is the state’s land grant institution and its largest and most comprehensive institution of higher learning. It is a designated Carnegie Research University-High Intensity and is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. SDSU and departmental facilities include on-campus laboratories, the Wildlife Research Unit (one mile from campus), Oak Lake Biological Station (30 minutes from campus), two range and livestock stations in western South Dakota, C.A. Taylor Herbarium, South Dakota State Aquatic Invertebrate Collection, and curated bird, fish, and mammal collections. Additionally, the SDSU Functional Genomics Core Facility provides for interdisciplinary gene function research and training. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, on the east-central border of South Dakota. Brookings is an economically vibrant and welcoming college town of approximately 23,000 residents. The city has an excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities, has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and parks within a short driving distance. Brookings is approximately 50 miles north of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area that has a population of 230,000. The academic home of this appointment will be the Department of Natural Resource Management (www.sdstate.edu/natural-resource-management), which is housed within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The department hosts five undergraduate programs: Rangeland Ecology and Management, Ecology and Environmental Science, Conservation Planning and Park Management, Natural Resource Law Enforcement, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, in addition to M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Biological Sciences and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. There are approximately 350 undergraduates and 60 graduate students within the department. There are currently 20 faculty members in the Department of Natural Resource Management, including three USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit scientists, and four Extension Field Specialists located throughout the state. Natural Resource Management faculty have secured, on average, $4 million in grants annually. 
  • Application Deadline: Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by November 9, 2018.
  • Application Process: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement; curriculum vitae; and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic application process. Email applications will not be accepted. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies including, but not limited to, a criminal background check.   
  • For questions on the position: Contact Search Chair, Dr. Lora Perkins at 605-688-6970 or email lora.perkins@sdstate.edu. 
  • Other Information: South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. SDSU prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, and Brookings, SD  57007. Phone:  (605) 688-4128.
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology 
  • Location: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
  • Closing Date: November 16, 2018
  • Position Description: Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado
  • Appointment: Nine-month, tenure-track, academic faculty
  • Qualifications: 
    • Required: Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Geography, or closely related field; minimum rank of assistant professor. Demonstrated research focus on spatial/landscape ecology involving fish and/or wildlife as well as experience in spatial data management, display, and analysis.
    • Highly Desirable:
      • Excellence in spatially-explicit ecological research as evidenced by a strong record of research and publication in high impact scientific journals,
      • Research focus that addresses both applied and theoretical aspects of spatial/landscape ecology pertaining to fish and/or wildlife using a breadth of approaches;
      • University teaching experience;
      • Experience working collaboratively and across disciplines at local, regional, and global scales.
      • A strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology fields.
  • Duties and Responsibilities: 
    • Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for graduate students and involvement of undergraduate students;
    • Teach two courses per year, one of which will be focused at the junior/senior undergraduate student level on a topic such as spatial/landscape ecology; 3) participate in professional and university service and outreach activities.
  • Salary and Fringe Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy.
  • Application Procedure: Application materials include:
    • A letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests;
    • Curriculum vitae;
    • PDFs of three representative publications;
    • Graduate transcripts; and
    • The names and contact information for 3-5 professional references.
    • All application materials should be submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format to: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html
  • For Questions Contact: Dr. Mevin Hooten, Search Committee Chair mevin.hooten@colostate.edu, 970-491-1415.
  • Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by the application review deadline of Nov. 16, 2018. Preferred start date is August 2019.
  • Academic and Local Communities: 
​Colorado State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 31,000 students. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado (http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/), an attractive and dynamic community of 159,000 residents at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins has been named one of the most desirable places to live by a variety of organizations. The region is home to a diverse range of ecosystems and land uses, and offers numerous outdoor recreational activities. 
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​The Department (http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb-home/) offers Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; undergraduates choose one or more Concentrations: a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, b) Conservation Biology, and c) Wildlife Biology. Faculty also advise graduate students in the inter-college Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/), a premier interdisciplinary graduate program in ecology. The Department is one of the top-ranked programs nationally, comprising approximately 440 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, and 18 academic faculty. 

The Department houses the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Larval Fish Laboratory, and faculty have established strong connections with colleagues in other colleges, e.g., Warner College of Natural Resources, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Engineering, and other relevant units including the CSU Water Center and School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Faculty also team with a diverse group of local to national research partners, including Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA National Wildlife Research Center, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Experiment Station, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and USGS Fort Collins Science Center.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and so identify themselves.

The Colorado Open Records Act may permit the University to treat application as confidential to a limited extent. If you wish to have your application treated as confidential, to the extent permitted by law, it must be accompanied by a written request that all materials submitted be held in confidence to the extent permitted under the Colorado Open Records Act at the time it is submitted to the Search Committee.

Under the Act, applications of "finalists" become public. Finalists are those applicants selected by the Search Committee or applicants still being considered 21 days before the position is to be filled. If there are six or fewer applicants for the position, however, they are all considered "finalists" and their applications are open to public inspection immediately after the closing date.

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