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

Position: Assistant Professor (Wildlife Conservation and Management)

Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Management

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 practices of sustainable forestry, specifically, the impact of forest restoration and forest stand improvement on wildlife in Illinois, the Midwest region, and beyond. A research focus on private lands forest management is desirable but not required.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The expected teaching load is three courses during the academic year (2/1). The candidate will teach undergraduate courses supporting the Forestry Program's Wildlife Habitat Management and Conservation specialization, with options including, but not limited to, Wildlife Habitat and Populations and a field-based Wildlife Monitoring course. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to develop two rotating graduate courses within their area of expertise.

The selected candidate is also expected to contribute teaching efforts during the Forestry program's required two-week summer field course. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and serve on Program, College, and University-wide committees. Although no formal extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to the School, University, and the public are essential aspects of this position.

The successful candidate will have a 49% research appointment in the Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research (formerly known as the Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory) and a 51% teaching and research appointment in the School of Forestry and Horticulture with an expectation that the candidate will collaborate with faculty across units. Support and positively contribute to SIU's mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Ecology, Conservation Science, or other 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 experience or ability in teaching 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 research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with post-doctoral experience are strongly preferred;

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

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

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, and contact information for three references. Contact:
Michael Eichholz, eichholz Supplemental Information

The School of Forestry and Horticulture at Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a leading academic and research unit dedicated to providing high-quality education, research, and outreach in the fields of forestry, horticulture, and environmental science. The Forestry program offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in forest management, conservation, and related disciplines. Located in Carbondale, Illinois, SIU benefits from its proximity to diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and agricultural areas, providing students with unique, hands-on learning opportunities.

The school is home to active facilities and research labs, where students and faculty work together on innovative projects that address current environmental challenges, such as climate change, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use. The Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research (CWSR) was started in 1950 when then SIU President Delyte Morris challenged Dr. Willard Klimstra to start a wildlife research laboratory on campus.

The CWSR has since developed collaborations with many state and federal agencies and NGO's, developing national and international recognition with its long-term studies on mine-land reclamation, bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer, bobcats, and waterfowl as well as many other wildlife populations. Research during its first 75 years culminated in the reception of The Wildlife Society's Group Achievement Award, an award endowed…