Assistant Professor; Wildlife Conservation and Management Job Carbondale area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Assistant Professor (Wildlife Conservation and Management)

Description

Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Management, nine‑month, tenure‑track effective January 1 2027. The Forestry Program and Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research at Southern Illinois University seeks a candidate to establish an externally funded research program in wildlife conservation and management to address applied questions related to sustainable forestry practices, specifically the impact of forest restoration and stand improvement on wildlife in Illinois, the Midwest region, and beyond.

A research focus on private‑land forest management is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach three courses during the academic year (2/1). Courses include, but are not limited to, Wildlife Habitat and Populations and a field‑based Wildlife Monitoring course.
Develop two rotating graduate courses within the candidate’s area of expertise.
Provide teaching support for the Forestry program’s required two‑week summer field course.
Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Serve on program, college, and university‑wide committees.
Engage in outreach and service to the school, university, and the public.
Hold a 49% research appointment in the Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research (CWSR) and a 51% teaching and research appointment in the School of Forestry and Horticulture, collaborating with faculty across units.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Ecology, Conservation Science, or a closely related natural‑resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by the time of hire.

Demonstrated experience working with silvicolous species and/or in forested ecosystems.

Demonstrated teaching experience or ability in relevant coursework.

Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.

Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural‑resource scientists and other professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

Preferred Qualifications

Post‑doctoral experience.

Record of publications in refereed journals and securing external research grants.

Wildlife conservation and management research and teaching in forested ecosystems with a particular emphasis on forest management practices.

Required Documents

Letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, and contact information for three references.

Contact

Michael Eichholz, eichholz

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a protected veteran.

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