Assistant​/Associate Professor, Coastal Wetlands Ecologist

Job Description

12‑month Assistant/Associate Professor position, 60% teaching and 40% research, available in the West Florida Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.

• Deliver three to four courses annually (e.g., Wetland Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife of Florida, and Wildlife of Florida Lab); alternate courses such as Wildlife Habitat Management or Wildlife Techniques may be taught depending on experience and interests.
• Support undergraduate and graduate education, chair or serve on graduate student committees, supervise thesis and dissertation research, supervise undergraduate research, and co‑publish with graduate students.
• Conduct applied research on conservation and management of coastal systems and wetlands, focusing on the Florida panhandle; develop a recognized, externally funded research program that serves state stakeholders.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues and participate in research, teaching, and extension activities as part of the land‑grant mission.
• Participate in honors, distance, and international education programs as needed.

• Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Wildlife Ecology or a closely related discipline.
• Research interests in applied coastal ecology and wetland wildlife questions.
• Strong teaching and research background with constructive professional relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with scientific, stakeholder, and student audiences.
• Ability to procure extramural funding and commitment to the mission of the land‑grant system.
• Commitment to the University of Florida core values.

• Postdoctoral experience.

Commensurate with experience and education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.