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LECTURER POSITION IN WILDLIFE POLICY AND ECOLOGY
The Department of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine is seeking applications for an academic year Lecturer position in wildlife policy/ecology and human dimensions of wildlife management. The position will be 100% teaching and will include undergraduate advising Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is for a one-year term, with continuation contingent upon program needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities: Teaching – The successful candidate will be expected to teach or co-teach up to 15 credit hours with two undergraduate courses in the Fall semester, two courses in the Spring semester and a course section during the spring May-term. The candidate will have full teaching responsibilities for the Wildlife Policy and Administration (WLE 470/570) course in the fall and the Senior Paper in Ecology & Environmental Sciences (EES 400) course in the spring. They will also co-teach Ecology Laboratory (WLE 201; fall) and Wildlife Field Survey (WLE 250: May-term). Another course will be taught in the spring as needed, or that is based on expertise of candidate. Additionally, this individual will serve as academic advisor to approximately 25 undergraduate students.
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in a relevant area of wildlife policy, ecology and management, by date of hire. Prior teaching experience and field experience is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students and professional colleagues is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who can provide effective instruction in both classroom and field settings.
Background: The Wildlife Ecology program offers a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology with concentrations in Wildlife Science & Management, Freshwater Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, as well as a strong graduate program which includes M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For additional information, visit our home page at: http://umaine.edu/wle/
TO APPLY: Submit a PDF document containing: 1) a cover letter indicating disciplinary focus, professional activities, teaching interests and experience, and other information relevant to meeting the position qualification; 2) a C.V. including documentation of teaching and experience: 3) details of post-secondary course work (copies of transcripts or other listing); and 4) names of 5 potential references with addresses and phone numbers and three official letters of recommendation from a subset of those individuals. All application materials and questions regarding the position should be sent to: Dr. Judith Rhymer, Chair of Search Committee, um.facultysearch@maine.edu with subject heading “Wildlife Policy Search”. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
UMaine became a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine’s tobacco-free policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/
Updated 4/26/2013
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time (9 month/academic-year) tenure-track position in the Department of Wildlife Ecology. The candidate will develop an internationally-recognized research program in Wildlife Population Ecology, with an emphasis on quantitative evaluation, modeling, and dynamics of terrestrial vertebrate populations. A field component to research and expertise in coupling spatial data with population models to assess vital rates, density, occurrence, and dynamics of populations is desired. The candidate will be expected to develop an active and successful extramurally supported research program that is relevant to Maine and the northeastern U.S., and may include (but is not limited to): wildlife population dynamics; estimating population density, occurrence, and vital rates; modeling populations; and integrating wildlife spatial use into population models to assess effects of human perturbations (e.g., forestry, landscape fragmentation, harvesting, alternative energy and land development). We are especially interested in applicants who apply innovative approaches that will complement the department’s current strengths in wildlife research and foster integrative approaches to complex problems requiring applied solutions. Collaborations with other ecologists on or off campus, including with state or federal agencies are expected. The faculty appointment for this position is 50% research and 50% teaching; teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in wildlife population dynamics and conservation, a graduate course in advanced population dynamics and modeling, involvement in existing field ecology courses, and other responsibilities consistent with departmental and college needs. The faculty member is expected to have a strong interest in education, advise and mentor undergraduate students, recruit and train graduate students, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, be active in professional societies, and be committed to the Land Grant University missions of teaching, research, outreach, and public service.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. is required by date of hire in a relevant area of Wildlife Ecology or biological sciences, along with training and research experience in quantitative population ecology and dynamics of vertebrates. A proven track record of conducting high-quality scientific research, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is required. Other measures of potential for success, such as prior success in obtaining funding, college level instruction, professional presentations, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration are desirable.
TO APPLY: Submit a PDF document containing a cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching and research interests, and details of post-secondary course work (copies of transcripts or other listing), a list with contact information and a summary of previous professional affiliations for 6 potential references, and request three official letters of recommendation. All application materials and questions regarding the position should be sent to: Dr. Daniel Harrison, Chair of Search Committee, wlefacultysearch@maine.edu with subject heading “Terrestrial Vertebrate Population Ecologist Search”. Review of applications will begin March 31, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
On January 1, 2011, UMaine became a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine’s tobacco-free policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/.
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Graduate Assistantships:
None at this time, please check back at regular intervals.
Last updated: 4/17/2013