Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management

College:College of Science and Engineering – 323 College
Dept/School:Environmental Sciences – 32351
Vacancy Number:16F-708
Position Number:653
Location of Workplace:Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire two nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor(s) of Natural Resource Management starting August 10, 2026. This is not a remote position and may be required to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate will teach 5 courses per year. Courses taught will include either Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195) or Global Environmental Issues (EVS 205), and three or more of the following established courses:

• EVS 489:
  Wetlands Ecology and Management
• EVS 450:
  Avian Ecology and Management
• EVS 440:
  Wildlife Field Methods for Conservation – Birds
• EVS 472:
  Coastal Protected Areas Management
• EVS 519:
  Advanced Applied Environmental Research
• EVS 540:
  Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Management

Candidates will be required to:

• Create and maintain a robust research agenda focused on applied research that informs natural resource management and conservation.
• Maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas (e.g., lab, field, real-world projects, case work), mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
• Generate externally funded research, publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.

The selected candidate will be required to actively engage in departmental meetings, committees, and other acts of service to the department, college, university, and their profession. Community engagement through research/evaluation, education, or practice, particularly with a local or regional focus, is encouraged. To further support program development, candidates with expertise in fisheries may also develop a Fisheries Field Techniques course.

Recent doctoral graduates and post-docs, academics with previous tenure-track experience, and non-academic professionals (e.g., nonprofit, federal or state government, or private sector careers) with a doctoral degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field on or by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment in this position.
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  Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered; however doctoral degree must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas (e.g., lab, field, real-world projects, case work), mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
• Demonstrate the ability to generate externally funded research, publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.

Preferred Education, Knowledge,

Skills & Experience:


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Required Certifications or Licensure:
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Environmental Sciences focuses on the relationships among the social, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of natural and built environments. The department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, drawing upon the resources of many related fields to provide the rigorous analysis necessary to understand environmental problems and formulate environmentally-sound solutions. Our curriculum inspires students to become active and engaged environmental stewards.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings:Multi-Positions

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