Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology

Posted on September 20, 2021
Expires: October 15, 2021

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of wildlife ecology. The department values diversity and continually strives to maintain and promote an inclusive learning and research environment that embraces all students, faculty, and staff. We are particularly interested in applications from persons identifying with groups currently underrepresented in wildlife conservation, including but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and underrepresented genders.

We seek a candidate with research interests in wildlife ecology that can inform conservation and management. This can include research that bridges basic and applied science and may include empirical or theoretical research on game or non-game species at any geographical scale (e.g., local to global) or in any region (e.g., Virginia, North America, international). The selected candidate will complement current departmental strengths in wildlife ecology; international conservation; habitat, quantitative, community, disease, spatial, behavioral and population ecology; wildlife restoration; population dynamics; human dimensions; physiology; and toxicology. Researchers who can collaborate with a range of scientists and stakeholders, and that can secure funding from national and international sources are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to individuals with an established record of using interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research methods and a demonstrated ability or potential to secure extramural funding, publish in high quality journals, and effectively disseminate research results to wildlife managers and the general public. The selected candidate is encouraged to pursue cross-disciplinary collaborations within Virginia Tech, including but not limited to, affiliations with the Global Change Center, Center for Coastal Studies, and Center for Emerging, Zoonotic and Arthropod-borne Pathogens.

This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching (40%), research (50%), and service (10%). The successful individual will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise with an average teaching load of 1.5 to 2 courses per year. Advising and mentoring of both graduate and undergraduate students is required. Participation in departmental, college and university affairs is strongly encouraged and expected.

Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of interests and experience as described below, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. The applicant should address their interest in the position by preparing a single written statement of interests and experience related to teaching, research, and diversity, equity and inclusion. This statement should address qualifications relative to the position description and be limited to three pages. All application materials must be submitted electronically, using the online system at www.jobs.vt.edu, referring to posting No. 517504. Review of candidate files will begin on October 15th, 2021, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. University transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) may be requested after initial review of applications.

More information about the position can be found at: www.fishwild.vt.edu. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Dr. Sarah Karpanty, Chair, Search Committee: Wildlife Ecology, Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321) Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone: 540-231-4586 or email: karpanty@vt.edu.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

 

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